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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: $36,230

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $50,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,872

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $47,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGLOptima
TrimGL550SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $35,300
Base Invoice $79,329 $32,963
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Cargo tray 160 80
Heated steering wheel 225  
Cargo net   50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Cargo tray 149 67
Heated steering wheel 209  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 985 130
Options (change) 916 109
Destination 875 800
Total Price $87,160 $36,230
Total Invoice $81,120 $33,872

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,490
Model Year20122014
ModelGLOptima
TrimGL550SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$87,160$36,230
Adjustments for Features-9,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,750$36,230
Total Invoice$81,120$33,872
Adjustments for Features-8,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,362$33,872

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelGLOptima
TrimGL550SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$15,085$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelGLOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.0 in
Length200.6 in190.7 in
Width76.0 in72.1 in
Height72.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.4 ft3

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