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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: $39,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $28,380 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Technology Package 3,000      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Limited Package 2,100      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Wheel Package   990 760  
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   490 490  
Premium Package     4,200  
Heated second row seats     625  
Special order charge     250  
Around view cameras       800
Technology Package 2,727      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Limited Package 1,925      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Wheel Package   921 707  
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   456 456  
Premium Package     3,906  
Heated second row seats     581  
Special order charge     233  
Around view cameras       744
Options (change) 5,450 9,660 11,255 3,600
Options (change) 4,943 8,985 10,468 3,348
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $36,845 $76,575 $85,380 $111,075
Total Invoice $34,218 $71,281 $79,469 $103,365

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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: $36,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,094
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,845$76,575$85,380$111,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-5,955-7,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$73,385$79,425$103,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,040$30,460
Total Invoice$34,218$71,281$79,469$103,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,969-5,543-6,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,218$68,312$73,926$96,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,614$28,325

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$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$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$9,555$12,320$13,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$5,955$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,969-5,543-6,728

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182015
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.4,035 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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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