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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $67,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $62,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelGLEGLEOptima
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,950 $107,100 $35,300
Base Invoice $92,954 $99,603 $32,963
Ionizing air filtration 280 280  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090  
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Ionizing air filtration 260 260  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014  
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Options (change) 2,580 2,580 0
Options (change) 2,400 2,400 0
Destination 925 925 800
Total Price $103,455 $110,605 $36,100
Total Invoice $96,279 $102,928 $33,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,386
Model Year201620162014
ModelGLEGLEOptima
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20295/35-21225/45-18
Total Price$103,455$110,605$36,100
Adjustments for Features-9,810-10,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,645$100,145$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0
Total Invoice$96,279$102,928$33,763
Adjustments for Features-9,130-9,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,149$93,194$33,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,045$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162014
ModelGLEGLEOptima
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Floor mats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Total Value of Features$13,985$14,635$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,810$10,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,130-9,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162014
ModelGLEOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.0 in
Length189.1 in190.7 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.4 ft3

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