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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelGLKOptima
TrimGLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $26,800
Base Invoice $32,178 $25,040
Premium 1 Package 3,150  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Lighting Package 970  
iPod integration 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Heated front seats 740  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700  
Rear spoiler 410  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,350
Premium 1 Package 2,930  
Multimedia Package 3,116  
Leather seating surfaces 1,628  
Lighting Package 902  
iPod integration 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 1,051  
Heated front seats 688  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651  
Rear spoiler 381  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 13,880 7,700
Options (change) 12,908 7,135
Destination 875 800
Total Price $49,355 $35,300
Total Invoice $45,961 $32,975

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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: $12,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,114
Model Year20102013
ModelGLKOptima
TrimGLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$49,355$35,300
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,345$35,300
Total Invoice$45,961$32,975
Adjustments for Features-1,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,089$32,975

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102013
ModelGLKOptima
TrimGLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,910$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102013
ModelGLKOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height66.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92552%
Total Not Requested84048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested202567%
Total Not Requested100533%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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