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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: $11,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimSXCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $28,380 $29,807 $46,035
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Power passenger seat   400  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   100  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300
Black exterior trim (optional)     750
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Power passenger seat   372  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   93  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Painted brake calipers (optional)     279
Black exterior trim (optional)     698
Options (change) 3,350 12,880 12,580
Options (change) 3,018 11,978 11,699
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $34,745 $45,855 $63,005
Total Invoice $32,293 $42,710 $58,659

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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: $11,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,705
Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimSXCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4208hp I4375hp 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$45,855$63,005
Adjustments for Features-3100-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$45,855$60,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,425
Total Invoice$32,293$42,710$58,659
Adjustments for Features-2880-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,005$42,710$56,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,412

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaCLACLA
TrimSXCLA250AMG 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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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 
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  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,755$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2880-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182016
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-speed200Yes
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 Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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