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Kia Sportage vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $48,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSportageGLSGLS
TrimSXGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,750 $69,550 $94,950
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 155    
Cargo cover 150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Cargo net 50    
Class II trailer hitch 425    
Lighting Package   1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Obstacle detection, rear   970  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Ionizing air filtration   280 280
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575
Rear bumper protector 0    
Floor mats 0    
Cargo cover 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Cargo net 0    
Class II trailer hitch 0    
Lighting Package   1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Obstacle detection, rear   902  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Ionizing air filtration   260 260
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535
Options (change) 1,150 13,545 3,570
Options (change) 0 12,599 3,321
Destination 1,175 995 995
Total Price $36,075 $84,090 $99,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,231
Model Year202120182018
ModelSportageGLSGLS
TrimSXGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$36,075$84,090$99,515
Adjustments for Features0-8,455-11,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$75,635$88,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,385

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year202120182018
ModelSportageGLSGLS
TrimSXGLS450GLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,665$12,120$15,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,455$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,870-10,699

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20212018
ModelSportageGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in121.1 in
Length176.4 in202.0 in
Width73.0 in76.1 in
Height64.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested59024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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