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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $15,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelGLKOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $26,500
Base Invoice $33,015 $24,760
Premium 1 Package 3,200  
Multimedia Package 3,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,140  
Heated front seats 750  
Rear spoiler 410  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Premium 1 Package 2,976  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 1,060  
Heated front seats 698  
Rear spoiler 381  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 12,685 5,000
Options (change) 11,796 4,465
Destination 875 750
Total Price $49,060 $32,250
Total Invoice $45,686 $29,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,955
Model Year20112011
ModelGLKOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6166hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,060$32,250
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,100$32,250
Total Invoice$45,686$29,975
Adjustments for Features-2,7560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,930$29,975

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelGLKOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid
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 
Heated steering wheel $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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$5,785$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7560

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
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.3,207 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima specs.

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100079%
Total Not Requested26521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested450077%
Total Not Requested135023%

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