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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $45,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $42,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLOptima
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $30,500
Base Invoice $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $28,380
Lighting Package 1,390      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Premium 1 Package 4,410      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 1,950    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Universal garage door opener       350
Technology Package       3,000
Limited Package       2,100
Cargo net       50
Lighting Package 1,293      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Premium 1 Package 4,101      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,814    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Universal garage door opener       291
Technology Package       2,727
Limited Package       1,925
Cargo net       42
Options (change) 15,140 4,290 380 5,500
Options (change) 14,082 3,991 353 4,985
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $82,265 $96,515 $123,405 $36,895
Total Invoice $76,573 $89,825 $113,901 $34,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,095
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLOptima
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/45-18
Total Price$82,265$96,515$123,405$36,895
Adjustments for Features-7,755-10,420-12,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,510$86,095$110,410$36,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,585$35,900$0
Total Invoice$76,573$89,825$113,901$34,260
Adjustments for Features-7,218-9,698-11,9940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,355$80,127$101,907$34,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,772$32,552$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLOptima
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,285$15,950$18,525$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,755$10,420$12,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,218-9,698-11,9940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelGLOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in110.4 in
Length201.6 in191.1 in
Width76.4 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested111540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

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