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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $43,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $40,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $18,510 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Premium Package 1,300      
Rear spoiler 200 400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Premium Package 1,160      
Rear spoiler 160 372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 3,550 840 840 0
Options (change) 3,150 781 781 0
Destination 675 925 925 925
Total Price $24,120 $67,755 $74,965 $107,475
Total Invoice $22,335 $63,077 $69,782 $100,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,453
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,120$67,755$74,965$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-6,755-9,095-13,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$61,000$65,870$94,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870$33,205
Total Invoice$22,335$63,077$69,782$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-6,289-8,466-12,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$56,788$61,316$87,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,528$30,880

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$8,955$11,295$15,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,755$9,095$13,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,289-8,466-12,349

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in113.2 in
Length186.4 in194.5 in
Width71.1 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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