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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: $69,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $64,877

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaCLS
TrimSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $95,900
Base Invoice $28,380 $89,187
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 3,350 7,610
Options (change) 3,018 7,078
Destination 895 905
Total Price $34,745 $104,415
Total Invoice $32,293 $97,170

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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: $62,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,544
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaCLS
TrimSXCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,745$104,415
Adjustments for Features0-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$97,610
Total Invoice$32,293$97,170
Adjustments for Features0-6,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$90,837

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182013
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 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,333

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182013
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%

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