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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $68,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $63,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSOptima
TrimCLS63 AMGSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $30,500
Base Invoice $88,257 $28,380
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package   3,000
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Universal garage door opener   291
Technology Package   2,727
Options (change) 7,610 3,350
Options (change) 7,078 3,018
Destination 875 895
Total Price $103,385 $34,745
Total Invoice $96,210 $32,293

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,980
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSOptima
TrimCLS63 AMGSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$103,385$34,745
Adjustments for Features-6,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,005$34,745
Total Invoice$96,210$32,293
Adjustments for Features-5,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,273$32,293

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSOptima
TrimCLS63 AMGSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,720$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9370

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.4 in
Length194.5 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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 Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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