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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelGLKGLKOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,980 $37,480 $26,500
Base Invoice $36,251 $34,856 $24,760
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 2,100 2,100  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Heated front seats 750 750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750  
Rear spoiler 410 410  
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system     1,400
Limited Package     3,300
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,953 1,953  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Heated front seats 698 698  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698  
Rear spoiler 381 381  
Premium Package     2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 12,910 12,910 7,650
Options (change) 12,009 12,009 6,822
Destination 925 925 750
Total Price $52,815 $51,315 $34,900
Total Invoice $49,185 $47,790 $32,332

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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: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,793
Model Year201420142012
ModelGLKGLKOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$52,815$51,315$34,900
Adjustments for Features-4,360-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,455$48,655$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$49,185$47,790$32,332
Adjustments for Features-4,060-2,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,125$45,313$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142012
ModelGLKGLKOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,310$6,610$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,060-2,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelGLKOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width74.3 in72.1 in
Height66.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,080 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 Legroom41.4 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 GLK250

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested93031%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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