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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $40,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptimaOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $25,023 $33,481
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290      
Wheel Package 990 760      
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package   4,200      
Heated second row seats   625      
Special order charge   250      
Around view cameras     800    
Technology Package       4,800  
SX Base Package       3,085  
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200      
Wheel Package 921 707      
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package   3,906      
Heated second row seats   581      
Special order charge   233      
Around view cameras     744    
Technology Package       4,380  
SX Base Package       2,842  
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Options (change) 9,660 11,255 3,600 8,235 350
Options (change) 8,985 10,468 3,348 7,513 291
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $76,575 $85,380 $111,075 $35,985 $37,335
Total Invoice $71,281 $79,469 $103,365 $33,431 $34,667

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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: $36,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,113
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptimaOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$76,575$85,380$111,075$35,985$37,335
Adjustments for Features-4,015-6,780-8,0550-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,560$78,600$103,020$35,985$36,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,040$30,460$0$475
Total Invoice$71,281$79,469$103,365$33,431$34,667
Adjustments for Features-3,737-6,311-7,4960-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,544$73,158$95,869$33,431$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,614$28,325$0$424

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptimaOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500$500 $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
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$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 trim$300$300$300  
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$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,055$12,820$14,095$6,040$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$6,780$8,055$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,737-6,311-7,4960-812

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,035 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested360070%
Total Not Requested155030%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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