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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLARio
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $18,400
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $17,627
Convenience Package 400 400  
Smartphone integration 350 350  
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Universal garage door opener     350
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Floor mats     130
Convenience Package 372 372  
Smartphone integration 326 326  
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Universal garage door opener     291
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 4,920 4,920 980
Options (change) 4,576 4,576 855
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $38,615 $56,315 $20,275
Total Invoice $35,982 $52,443 $19,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,609
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLARio
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$38,615$56,315$20,275
Adjustments for Features-6,435-10,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$46,205$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$0
Total Invoice$35,982$52,443$19,377
Adjustments for Features-5,996-9,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,986$43,028$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,042$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLARio
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,700$11,375$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$10,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,996-9,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelCLARio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length182.3 in172.6 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height56.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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