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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $40,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSXSX LimitedCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Technology Package 4,800        
SX Base Package 3,085        
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Wheel Package     990 760  
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Heated steering wheel     490 490  
Premium Package       4,200  
Heated second row seats       625  
Special order charge       250  
Around view cameras         800
Technology Package 4,380        
SX Base Package 2,842        
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Wheel Package     921 707  
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Heated steering wheel     456 456  
Premium Package       3,906  
Heated second row seats       581  
Special order charge       233  
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 8,235 350 9,660 11,255 3,600
Options (change) 7,513 291 8,985 10,468 3,348
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $35,985 $37,335 $76,575 $85,380 $111,075
Total Invoice $33,431 $34,667 $71,281 $79,469 $103,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,113
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSXSX LimitedCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,985$37,335$76,575$85,380$111,075
Adjustments for Features0-875-4,015-6,780-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,985$36,460$72,560$78,600$103,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$6,040$30,460
Total Invoice$33,431$34,667$71,281$79,469$103,365
Adjustments for Features0-812-3,737-6,311-7,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$33,855$67,544$73,158$95,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0$5,614$28,325

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSXSX LimitedCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
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$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wireless charging station $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,915$10,055$12,820$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$4,015$6,780$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-3,737-6,311-7,496

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172015
ModelOptimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in194.5 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested360070%
Total Not Requested155030%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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