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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAOptima
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $30,500
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $28,380
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,650    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300  
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Interior trim, special color     0
Remote start     425
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,535    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 273    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279  
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Interior trim, special color     0
Remote start     353
Options (change) 11,000 10,150 3,775
Options (change) 10,224 9,439 3,371
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $44,695 $61,545 $35,170
Total Invoice $41,630 $57,306 $32,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,146
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAOptima
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,695$61,545$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$58,820$34,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,125$0
Total Invoice$41,630$57,306$32,646
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,630$54,769$32,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,139$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAOptima
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$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$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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$100 
Interior trim, special color $0$0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$8,915$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-162

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height56.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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