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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,440

Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate   
Difference: $42,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelGLSGLSKona
TrimGLS450GLS550Electric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $45,600
Lighting Package 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375  
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Floor mats     155
Lighting Package 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 11,600 1,625 155
Options (change) 10,790 1,512 0
Destination 995 995 1,185
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $82,145 $97,570 $39,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,246
Model Year201820182021
ModelGLSGLSKona
TrimGLS450GLS550Electric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8201hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$82,145$97,570$39,440
Adjustments for Features-9,170-12,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,975$85,360$39,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,385$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201820182021
ModelGLSGLSKona
TrimGLS450GLS550Electric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power door closers $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Engine / Motor 
64 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,035$17,075$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,170$12,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,536-11,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20182021
ModelGLSKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in102.4 in
Length202.0 in164.0 in
Width76.1 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177573%
Total Not Requested66527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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