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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,718

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelOptimaGLAGLA
TrimSXGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $24,760 $29,109 $44,919
Premium Package 2,950 2,300 2,300
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Rearview camera   450 450
Proximity key   650 650
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates   650 800
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300
Premium Package 2,635 2,139 2,139
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Becker Map Pilot   528 528
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Wood trim   302 302
Rearview camera   419 419
Proximity key   605 605
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates   605 744
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     279
Options (change) 7,650 9,725 9,125
Options (change) 6,822 9,016 8,457
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $34,900 $41,950 $58,350
Total Invoice $32,332 $39,050 $54,301

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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: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,865
Model Year201220152015
ModelOptimaGLAGLA
TrimSXGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,900$41,950$58,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$38,885$52,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,000
Total Invoice$32,332$39,050$54,301
Adjustments for Features0-2,853-5,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$36,197$49,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,018

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201220152015
ModelOptimaGLAGLA
TrimSXGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$6,740$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,853-5,086

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in173.9 in
Width72.1 in71.0 in
Height57.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.443.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested93031%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
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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