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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaGLAGLA
TrimEXGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $19,255 $29,109 $44,919
Premium Package 1,300 2,300 2,300
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Premium Package 1,160 2,139 2,139
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Becker Map Pilot   528 528
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,470 6,800 6,600
Options (change) 3,100 6,294 6,108
Destination 675 925 925
Total Price $24,835 $39,025 $55,825
Total Invoice $23,030 $36,328 $51,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,838
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaGLAGLA
TrimEXGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$24,835$39,025$55,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,865-8,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$33,160$46,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,800
Total Invoice$23,030$36,328$51,952
Adjustments for Features0-5,460-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$30,868$43,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaGLAGLA
TrimEXGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$8,640$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,460-8,250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in173.9 in
Width71.1 in71.0 in
Height58.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.043.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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