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

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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,880

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,238

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $9,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorentoGLK
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6GLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $35,880
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $33,368
Cargo cover 150 150  
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 550
AWD 1,800 1,800 2,000
Tubular side steps 495 495  
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Premium 1 Package     3,200
Multimedia Package     3,000
Lighting Package     985
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Heated front seats     750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700
Running boards     670
Proximity key     650
Rear spoiler     410
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Cargo cover 120 120  
Class II trailer hitch 327 327 512
AWD 1,693 1,693 1,860
Tubular side steps 410 410  
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Premium 1 Package     2,976
Multimedia Package     2,790
Lighting Package     916
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Heated front seats     698
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651
Running boards     623
Proximity key     605
Rear spoiler     381
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 2,840 2,840 16,875
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 15,694
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $42,880 $48,180 $53,630
Total Invoice $40,238 $45,153 $49,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,619
Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorentoGLK
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6GLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/50-19
Total Price$42,880$48,180$53,630
Adjustments for Features-980-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,900$43,425$53,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$40,238$45,153$49,937
Adjustments for Features-920-4,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,318$40,697$49,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,379$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorentoGLK
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6GLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Running boards  $350
Tubular side steps$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$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
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,350$12,125$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in108.5 in
Length187.4 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in72.4 in
Height66.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft354.7 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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested132588%
Total Not Requested17512%
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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