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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: $74,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $69,556

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaCLS
TrimSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $99,050
Base Invoice $28,380 $92,116
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Package 1   3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 3,350 6,790
Options (change) 3,018 6,258
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $34,745 $109,315
Total Invoice $32,293 $101,849

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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: $70,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,174
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaCLS
TrimSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,745$109,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$105,685
Total Invoice$32,293$101,849
Adjustments for Features0-3,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$98,467

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaCLS
TrimSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,140$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,382

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested205067%

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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%

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