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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,893

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaGLA
TrimSXAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $50,600
Base Invoice $28,380 $47,058
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Remote start 425  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Premium Package   1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Convenience Package   400
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Remote start 353  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Premium Package   1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Convenience Package   372
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,775 10,200
Options (change) 3,371 9,486
Destination 895 995
Total Price $35,170 $61,795
Total Invoice $32,646 $57,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,982
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaGLA
TrimSXAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,170$61,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$57,595
Total Invoice$32,646$57,539
Adjustments for Features0-3,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$53,628

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaGLA
TrimSXAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,911

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in173.9 in
Width73.2 in71.0 in
Height57.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.943.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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