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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,587

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaGLK
TrimSXSX LimitedGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $35,880
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,368
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium 1 Package     3,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Multimedia Package     3,000
Lighting Package     985
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Proximity key     650
Rear spoiler     410
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Premium 1 Package     2,976
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Multimedia Package     2,790
Lighting Package     916
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Proximity key     605
Rear spoiler     381
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 350 350 12,205
Options (change) 291 291 11,350
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $48,960
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $45,593

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,774
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaGLK
TrimSXSX LimitedGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$31,140$37,240$48,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,290$44,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$45,593
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-3,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$29,980$41,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaGLK
TrimSXSX LimitedGLK350
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$8,540$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-3,813

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.5 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.7 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, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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