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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $38,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $35,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $35,300
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $32,963
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Lane departure warning 875 875 875  
Wheel Package 990 760    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package     3,740  
Heated second row seats     625  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Lane departure warning 814 814 814  
Wheel Package 921 707    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Rear spoiler 372 372    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package     3,478  
Heated second row seats     581  
Options (change) 7,345 3,865 5,240 0
Options (change) 6,832 3,595 4,873 0
Destination 925 925 925 800
Total Price $74,260 $77,990 $112,715 $36,100
Total Invoice $69,128 $72,596 $104,890 $33,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,358
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$74,260$77,990$112,715$36,100
Adjustments for Features-3,230-3,970-9,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,030$74,020$102,895$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,990$31,865$0
Total Invoice$69,128$72,596$104,890$33,763
Adjustments for Features-3,007-3,695-9,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,121$68,901$95,752$33,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$29,631$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Speaker lights   $100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,055$10,795$16,645$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$3,970$9,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,007-3,695-9,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152014
ModelCLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.0 in
Length194.5 in190.7 in
Width74.1 in72.1 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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