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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $8,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCLACLA
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Package 3,300   1,800 1,800
Technology Package 2,400      
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Convenience Package     400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     500 350
Rear spoiler     300  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Wood trim     325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Painted brake calipers (optional)       300
Premium Package 3,060   1,674 1,674
Technology Package 2,230      
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Convenience Package     372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     465 326
Rear spoiler     273  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Wood trim     302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Painted brake calipers (optional)       279
Options (change) 5,700 0 10,325 9,325
Options (change) 5,290 0 9,596 8,672
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $44,020 $60,720
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $41,002 $56,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,787
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCLACLA
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$44,020$60,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,340-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$41,680$55,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$14,075
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$41,002$56,539
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-2,180-4,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$38,822$51,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0$13,094

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCLACLA
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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$75 $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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,925$7,915$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,340$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-2,180-4,623

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.3 in
Width72.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested237573%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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