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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelGLKOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,015 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Multimedia Package 3,000        
Premium 1 Package 3,200        
Leather seating surfaces 1,780        
Lighting Package 985        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Proximity key 1,140        
Rear spoiler 410        
Heated front seats 750        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Technology Package   5,000 5,250    
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Launch Edition       2,900  
SX Base Package       3,085  
Multimedia Package 2,790        
Premium 1 Package 2,976        
Leather seating surfaces 1,655        
Lighting Package 916        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Proximity key 1,060        
Rear spoiler 381        
Heated front seats 698        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Technology Package   4,618 4,831    
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Launch Edition       2,665  
SX Base Package       2,842  
Options (change) 13,445 5,350 5,600 6,335 350
Options (change) 12,503 4,909 5,122 5,798 291
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $49,820 $37,235 $36,786 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $46,393 $34,556 $33,841 $31,716 $34,667

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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: $14,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,960
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelGLKOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,820$37,235$36,786$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features-770-1,260-1,0600-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,050$35,975$35,726$34,085$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,890$1,641$0$475
Total Invoice$46,393$34,556$33,841$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features-717-1,169-9750-2,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,676$33,387$32,866$31,716$32,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,671$1,150$0$374

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelGLKOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 $850
Cruise control$150  $150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$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$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 $200
Cornering lights$50    
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,110$7,600$7,400$6,340$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$1,260$1,060$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-1,169-9750-2,577

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
ModelGLKOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 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 Legroom41.8 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 GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested225038%
Total Not Requested372562%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested210036%
Total Not Requested372564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested130040%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested137553%
Total Not Requested122547%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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