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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,799

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Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGLKGLKOptimaOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $37,900 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $36,642 $35,247 $27,865 $33,435
Leather Package 1,850 1,850    
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Multimedia Package 2,970 2,970    
Parking Assistance Package 1,290 1,290    
Interior ambient lighting 310 310    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Rear spoiler 410 410    
Proximity key 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Premium Technology Package     4,800  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Leather Package 1,721 1,721    
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Multimedia Package 2,762 2,762    
Parking Assistance Package 1,200 1,200    
Interior ambient lighting 288 288    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Rear spoiler 381 381    
Proximity key 605 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Premium Technology Package     4,380  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 16,140 16,140 5,150 350
Options (change) 15,013 15,013 4,671 291
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $56,465 $54,965 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $52,580 $51,185 $33,386 $34,576

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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: $15,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,799
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGLKGLKOptimaOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$56,465$54,965$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features-4,720-3,0200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,745$51,945$35,940$36,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,000
Total Invoice$52,580$51,185$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features-4,395-2,8120-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,185$48,373$33,386$34,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0$911

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGLKGLKOptimaOptima
TrimGLK250GLK350SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500 $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,760$7,060$4,040$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$3,020$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,395-2,8120-279

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
ModelGLKOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width74.3 in73.2 in
Height66.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,080 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 Legroom41.4 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 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 sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

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 sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested380076%
Total Not Requested120024%

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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