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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,530

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $46,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,623

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $43,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSSportage
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $32,800
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $31,043
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Ionizing air filtration 280 280 280  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Cargo net       50
Rear bumper protector       75
Floor mats       135
Cargo cover       150
Remote start       425
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Ionizing air filtration 260 260 260  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Cargo net       42
Rear bumper protector       62
Floor mats       108
Cargo cover       120
Remote start       353
Options (change) 10,720 1,620 280 835
Options (change) 9,971 1,507 260 685
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $81,265 $97,565 $126,575 $34,530
Total Invoice $75,648 $90,806 $117,784 $32,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,806
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSSportage
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/45-19
Total Price$81,265$97,565$126,575$34,530
Adjustments for Features-7,755-10,795-14,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,510$86,770$112,030$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,260$38,520$0
Total Invoice$75,648$90,806$117,784$32,623
Adjustments for Features-7,219-10,047-13,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,429$80,759$104,249$32,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,330$35,820$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSSportage
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$12,870$15,910$19,660$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,755$10,795$14,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,219-10,047-13,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in105.1 in
Length202.0 in176.4 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.2 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 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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 support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177573%
Total Not Requested66527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%

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