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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: $36,845

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $49,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $45,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,380 $69,890 $101,277
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Limited Package 2,100    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Premium Package   3,900  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Around view cameras     800
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Limited Package 1,925    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Premium Package   3,627  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 5,450 9,805 3,050
Options (change) 4,943 9,120 2,837
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $36,845 $85,950 $112,945
Total Invoice $34,218 $80,005 $105,109

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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: $42,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,011
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,845$85,950$112,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,205-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$79,745$105,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,720
Total Invoice$34,218$80,005$105,109
Adjustments for Features0-5,776-6,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,218$74,229$98,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
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 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$12,170$13,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,205$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,776-6,961

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
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.4,159 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
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 Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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