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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimSXCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $28,380 $27,807 $44,129
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Black exterior trim (optional)     750
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Black exterior trim (optional)     698
Painted brake calipers (optional)     279
Options (change) 3,350 12,990 13,190
Options (change) 3,018 12,080 12,266
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $34,745 $43,815 $61,565
Total Invoice $32,293 $40,812 $57,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,458
Model Year201820142014
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimSXCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,745$43,815$61,565
Adjustments for Features0-65-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$43,750$58,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,125
Total Invoice$32,293$40,812$57,320
Adjustments for Features0-61-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$40,751$54,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,064

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820142014
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimSXCLA250CLA45 AMG
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 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,440$6,505$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61-2,505

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested232576%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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