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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelGLKGLKOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $37,900 $20,690
Base Invoice $36,642 $35,247 $19,255
Leather Package 1,850 1,850  
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450  
Becker Map Pilot 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
Leather Package 1,721 1,721  
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209  
Becker Map Pilot 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Heated front seats 698 698  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 3,470
Options (change) 7,042 7,042 3,100
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $47,895 $46,395 $24,835
Total Invoice $44,609 $43,214 $23,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,693
Model Year201520152009
ModelGLKGLKOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19215/50-17
Total Price$47,895$46,395$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,320-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,575$41,775$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$44,609$43,214$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5,886-4,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,723$38,911$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152009
ModelGLKGLKOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,995$7,295$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,886-4,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152009
ModelGLKOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width74.3 in71.1 in
Height66.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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