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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $51,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $48,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $19,395
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $18,045
Folding second row seats 440      
Rear spoiler 400     200
Convenience Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       600
Sunroof       800
Folding second row seats 409      
Rear spoiler 372     160
Convenience Package       625
Leather seating surfaces       535
Sunroof       715
Options (change) 840 0 0 2,300
Options (change) 781 0 0 2,035
Destination 925 925 925 640
Total Price $73,865 $100,425 $107,425 $22,335
Total Invoice $68,759 $93,460 $99,970 $20,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,294
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/60-16
Total Price$73,865$100,425$107,425$22,335
Adjustments for Features-8,320-10,220-10,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,545$90,205$96,705$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,660$31,160$0
Total Invoice$68,759$93,460$99,970$20,720
Adjustments for Features-7,745-9,511-9,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,014$83,949$89,994$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,935$28,980$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420142007
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$12,270$12,770$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,320$10,220$10,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,745-9,511-9,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142007
ModelCLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.1 in
Length194.5 in186.4 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

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