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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $39,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $36,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $24,760 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Premium Technology Package 5,000      
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Premium Package       3,740
Heated second row seats       625
Premium Technology Package 4,465      
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Premium Package       3,478
Heated second row seats       581
Options (change) 5,000 4,450 1,200 4,365
Options (change) 4,465 4,139 1,116 4,059
Destination 750 925 925 925
Total Price $32,250 $71,365 $75,325 $111,840
Total Invoice $29,975 $66,435 $70,117 $104,076

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,684
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,250$71,365$75,325$111,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,130-5,870-12,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$66,235$69,455$99,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,220$33,510
Total Invoice$29,975$66,435$70,117$104,076
Adjustments for Features0-4,776-5,464-11,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$61,659$64,653$92,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,994$31,162

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
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  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Speaker lights$100   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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$5,300$10,430$11,170$17,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,130$5,870$12,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,776-5,464-11,255

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in194.5 in
Width72.1 in74.1 in
Height57.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 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 second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested380065%
Total Not Requested205035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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