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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: $36,150

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $43,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $40,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelGLGLGLOptima
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $35,300
Base Invoice $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $32,963
Premium 1 Package 4,410      
Lane departure warning 875      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0  
Cargo net       50
Premium 1 Package 4,101      
Lane departure warning 814      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0  
Cargo net       42
Options (change) 12,515 1,960 0 50
Options (change) 11,641 1,824 0 42
Destination 925 925 925 800
Total Price $79,640 $94,185 $123,025 $36,150
Total Invoice $74,132 $87,658 $113,548 $33,805

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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: $34,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,257
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelGLGLGLOptima
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$79,640$94,185$123,025$36,150
Adjustments for Features-8,670-11,635-15,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,970$82,550$107,415$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,580$36,445$0
Total Invoice$74,132$87,658$113,548$33,805
Adjustments for Features-8,070-10,829-14,4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,062$76,829$99,140$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,767$33,078$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162014
ModelGLGLGLOptima
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63SX Limited Turbo
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
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 
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
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
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  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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 
Body kit   $0
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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, driver seat$150$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,760$16,725$20,700$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,670$11,635$15,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,070-10,829-14,4080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162014
ModelGLOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in110.0 in
Length201.6 in190.7 in
Width76.4 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

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 plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested101536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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