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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $38,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $35,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSX Limited TurboCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,300 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $32,963 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Wheel Package   990 760  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package       3,740
Heated second row seats       625
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Wheel Package   921 707  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package       3,478
Heated second row seats       581
Options (change) 0 7,345 3,865 5,240
Options (change) 0 6,832 3,595 4,873
Destination 800 925 925 925
Total Price $36,100 $74,260 $77,990 $112,715
Total Invoice $33,763 $69,128 $72,596 $104,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,358
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSX Limited TurboCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,100$74,260$77,990$112,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-3,970-9,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$71,030$74,020$102,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$31,865
Total Invoice$33,763$69,128$72,596$104,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,007-3,695-9,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,763$66,121$68,901$95,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780$29,631

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSX Limited TurboCLS400CLS550CLS63 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 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $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
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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
Ionizing air filtration$50   
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
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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
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
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$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
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,825$10,055$10,795$16,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$3,970$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,007-3,695-9,138

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142015
ModelOptimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in194.5 in
Width72.1 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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