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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $88,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $82,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelGLOptima
TrimGL63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $118,160 $26,200
Base Invoice $109,889 $24,480
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 0 4,000
Options (change) 0 3,575
Destination 925 750
Total Price $119,085 $30,950
Total Invoice $110,814 $28,805

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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: $69,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,817
Model Year20142011
ModelGLOptima
TrimGL63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$119,085$30,950
Adjustments for Features-18,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,610$30,950
Total Invoice$110,814$28,805
Adjustments for Features-17,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,622$28,805

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelGLOptima
TrimGL63 AMGSX
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 release, second row seats$50 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$22,200$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelGLOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in110.0 in
Length201.6 in190.7 in
Width76.4 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,687 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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