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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $14,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $13,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSX Limited TurboGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $35,500
Base Invoice $33,140 $33,015
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Multimedia Package   3,000
Lighting Package   985
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Heated front seats   750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Multimedia Package   2,790
Lighting Package   916
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Heated front seats   698
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 0 14,145
Options (change) 0 13,154
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,325 $50,520
Total Invoice $33,965 $47,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,255
Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSX Limited TurboGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$36,325$50,520
Adjustments for Features0-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$49,635
Total Invoice$33,965$47,044
Adjustments for Features0-824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,965$46,220

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSX Limited TurboGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.5 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.454.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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