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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimEXCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $19,255 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Package 1,300 1,800 1,800
Convenience Package 970 400 400
Navigation system 1,200    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Premium Package 1,160 1,674 1,674
Convenience Package 865 372 372
Navigation system 1,075    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 3,470 6,675 6,675
Options (change) 3,100 6,207 6,207
Destination 675 995 995
Total Price $24,835 $40,370 $58,070
Total Invoice $23,030 $37,613 $54,074

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,297
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimEXCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,835$40,370$58,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-8,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$35,770$49,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,025
Total Invoice$23,030$37,613$54,074
Adjustments for Features0-4,286-7,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$33,327$46,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,041

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimEXCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$7,375$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,600$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,286-7,706

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.1 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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