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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $18,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $17,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaGLK
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $37,090
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $34,494
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Lighting Package     1,290
Leather Package     2,100
Premium 1 Package     3,450
Multimedia Package     2,790
Lane departure warning     850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear spoiler     410
Proximity key     650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750
Heated front seats     750
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Lighting Package     1,200
Leather Package     1,953
Premium 1 Package     3,209
Multimedia Package     2,595
Lane departure warning     791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Rear spoiler     381
Proximity key     605
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698
Heated front seats     698
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 5,700 0 14,730
Options (change) 5,290 0 13,702
Destination 825 825 905
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $52,725
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $49,101

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,262
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaGLK
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$34,225$36,325$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$48,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$49,101
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-3,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$45,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaGLK
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,275$8,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-3,804

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20152013
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.5 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in74.3 in
Height57.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,929 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 in41.4 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
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested210064%
Total Not Requested117536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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