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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $9,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimHybridCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $24,760 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Technology Package 5,000    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   500 350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Premium Technology Package 4,465    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   273  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   465 326
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 5,000 8,325 7,025
Options (change) 4,465 7,736 6,533
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $32,250 $42,020 $58,420
Total Invoice $29,975 $39,142 $54,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,419
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimHybridCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,250$42,020$58,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$39,070$52,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$29,975$39,142$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,748-5,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$36,394$49,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,722

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimHybridCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,375$7,325$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,748-5,284

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.3 in
Width72.1 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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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