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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,745 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $41,389 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $38,657 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,990 | $35,210 | $30,500 | $64,900 | $86,600 |
| Base Invoice | $28,752 | $32,743 | $28,380 | $60,357 | $80,538 |
| Technology Package | 5,000 | 5,250 | 3,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | 1,220 | |||
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | |||
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,130 | 3,110 | |||
| Technology Package | 4,618 | 4,831 | 2,727 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 291 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |||
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | |||
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,911 | 2,892 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,350 | 5,600 | 3,350 | 9,159 | 8,449 |
| Options (change) | 4,909 | 5,122 | 3,018 | 8,518 | 7,857 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,919 | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $37,235 | $36,786 | $34,745 | $76,134 | $97,524 |
| Total Invoice | $34,556 | $33,841 | $32,293 | $70,950 | $90,870 |
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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: $41,649 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,898 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 154hp I4 H | 154hp I4 PiH | 245hp I4 | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | ?, 9 | 480, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $37,235 | $36,786 | $34,745 | $76,134 | $97,524 |
| Adjustments for Features | -300 | 0 | -340 | -80 | -1,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,935 | $36,786 | $34,405 | $76,054 | $96,494 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $2,530 | $2,381 | $0 | $0 | $20,440 |
| Total Invoice | $34,556 | $33,841 | $32,293 | $70,950 | $90,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -278 | 0 | -316 | -75 | -960 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,278 | $33,841 | $31,977 | $70,875 | $89,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $2,301 | $1,864 | $0 | $0 | $19,035 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 10 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 3.3 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,275 | $8,975 | $9,315 | $9,055 | $10,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $300 | $0 | $340 | $80 | $1,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -278 | 0 | -316 | -75 | -960 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,220 lb. | 3,813 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 4975 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 4975 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 2225 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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