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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGLKOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,015 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
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
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
Options (change) 13,445 5,350 5,600 350
Options (change) 12,503 4,909 5,122 291
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $49,820 $37,235 $36,786 $31,745
Total Invoice $46,393 $34,556 $33,841 $29,566

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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: $16,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,969
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGLKOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$49,820$37,235$36,786$31,745
Adjustments for Features-1,995-2,460-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,825$34,775$34,626$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,030$2,881$0
Total Invoice$46,393$34,556$33,841$29,566
Adjustments for Features-1,858-2,283-1,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,535$32,273$31,854$29,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,707$2,288$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGLKOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLK350Hybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels$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
Total Value of Features$7,635$8,100$7,800$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$2,460$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,858-2,283-1,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested210036%
Total Not Requested372564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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