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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $29,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,725

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $27,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLESportageSportage
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $23,900 $26,900
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $22,440 $25,095
Garmin Map Pilot 625            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Ionizing air filtration 280 280 280 280 280    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570        
designo Package     4,200        
Premium Package           2,900 2,000
Navigation Package           1,000 1,000
Garmin Map Pilot 581            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Ionizing air filtration 260 260 260 260 260    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530        
designo Package     3,906        
Premium Package           2,590 1,785
Navigation Package           895 895
Options (change) 4,815 4,190 6,770 1,280 1,280 3,900 3,000
Options (change) 4,478 3,897 6,296 1,190 1,190 3,485 2,680
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $58,010 $72,935 $70,380 $104,825 $111,975 $28,600 $30,700
Total Invoice $54,019 $67,900 $65,237 $97,557 $104,206 $26,725 $28,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,016
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLESportageSportage
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$58,010$72,935$70,380$104,825$111,975$28,600$30,700
Adjustments for Features-3,520-8,810-9,885-12,810-13,4600-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,490$64,125$60,495$92,015$98,515$28,600$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,635$6,005$37,525$44,025$0$2,000
Total Invoice$54,019$67,900$65,237$97,557$104,206$26,725$28,575
Adjustments for Features-3,278-8,202-9,163-11,922-12,5260-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,741$59,698$56,074$85,635$91,680$26,725$28,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,957$5,333$34,894$40,939$0$1,757

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLESportageSportage
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100  
App support $0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150  
Media drive $15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,195$12,485$13,560$16,485$17,135$3,675$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$8,810$9,885$12,810$13,460$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,278-8,202-9,163-11,922-12,5260-93

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182012
ModelGLESportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length189.1 in174.8 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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