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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $68,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $64,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCLS
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $92,200
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $85,746
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2       3,600
Adaptive cruise control       3,160
Obstacle detection, rear       1,110
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Premium Package 2       3,348
Adaptive cruise control       2,939
Obstacle detection, rear       1,032
Options (change) 5,350 5,600 3,350 7,870
Options (change) 4,909 5,122 3,018 7,319
Destination 895 895 895 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 2,600
Total Price $37,235 $36,786 $34,745 $103,445
Total Invoice $34,556 $33,841 $32,293 $96,440

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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: $66,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,384
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCLS
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,235$36,786$34,745$103,445
Adjustments for Features-3000-340-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,935$36,786$34,405$101,215
Cost Above Minimum$2,530$2,381$0$0
Total Invoice$34,556$33,841$32,293$96,440
Adjustments for Features-2780-316-2,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,278$33,841$31,977$94,361
Cost Above Minimum$2,301$1,864$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCLS
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $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
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $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
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $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 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$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$8,425$8,125$8,465$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$340$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-316-2,079

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182007
ModelOptimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested130022%
Total Not Requested467578%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 lighting150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested115020%
Total Not Requested467580%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested222572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190087%
Total Not Requested27513%

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