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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelGLKGLKOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $37,900 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $36,642 $35,247 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Leather Package 1,850 1,850      
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Multimedia Package 2,970 2,970      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Heated front seats 750 750      
Interior ambient lighting 310 310      
Rear spoiler 410 410      
Proximity key 650 650      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Technology Package     5,000 5,250 3,000
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Leather Package 1,721 1,721      
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Multimedia Package 2,762 2,762      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Heated front seats 698 698      
Interior ambient lighting 288 288      
Rear spoiler 381 381      
Proximity key 605 605      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Technology Package     4,618 4,831 2,727
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Options (change) 16,320 16,320 5,350 5,600 3,350
Options (change) 15,180 15,180 4,909 5,122 3,018
Destination 925 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $56,645 $55,145 $37,235 $36,786 $34,745
Total Invoice $52,747 $51,352 $34,556 $33,841 $32,293

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,523
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelGLKGLKOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$56,645$55,145$37,235$36,786$34,745
Adjustments for Features-4,785-3,085-3000-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,860$52,060$36,935$36,786$34,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$2,755$2,606$0
Total Invoice$52,747$51,352$34,556$33,841$32,293
Adjustments for Features-4,456-2,873-2780-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,291$48,479$34,278$33,841$31,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$2,510$2,073$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelGLKGLKOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
RWD $0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
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$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,635$7,935$5,150$4,850$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$3,085$300$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,456-2,873-2780-525

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelGLKOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width74.3 in73.2 in
Height66.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested425071%
Total Not Requested172529%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested172530%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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