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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: $36,035

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $45,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $42,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelGLGLGLOptimaOptima
TrimGL450GL550GL63 AMGSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $89,950 $119,450 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $60,636 $83,654 $111,089 $25,023 $33,481
Lighting Package 1,390        
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 1,950      
Premium 1 Package 4,410        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Technology Package       4,800  
SX Base Package       3,085  
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo net       50 50
Lighting Package 1,293        
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,814      
Premium 1 Package 4,101        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Technology Package       4,380  
SX Base Package       2,842  
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo net       42 42
Options (change) 15,140 4,290 380 8,285 400
Options (change) 14,082 3,991 353 7,555 333
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $81,265 $95,165 $120,755 $36,035 $37,385
Total Invoice $75,643 $88,570 $112,367 $33,473 $34,709

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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: $36,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,230
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelGLGLGLOptimaOptima
TrimGL450GL550GL63 AMGSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$81,265$95,165$120,755$36,035$37,385
Adjustments for Features-8,530-11,195-13,7700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,735$83,970$106,985$36,035$36,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,235$34,250$0$475
Total Invoice$75,643$88,570$112,367$33,473$34,709
Adjustments for Features-7,940-10,419-12,8130-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,703$78,151$99,554$33,473$33,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,448$31,851$0$424

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelGLGLGLOptimaOptima
TrimGL450GL550GL63 AMGSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$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$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500$500 $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$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  
Rearview camera   $200 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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$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$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$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$13,735$16,400$18,975$5,205$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,530$11,195$13,770$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,940-10,419-12,8130-812

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
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%
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-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested106539%

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-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested470091%
Total Not Requested4509%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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