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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: $36,845

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $39,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $30,500
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $28,380
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Wheel Package 990 760    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
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  
Universal garage door opener       350
Technology Package       3,000
Limited Package       2,100
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Wheel Package 921 707    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
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  
Universal garage door opener       291
Technology Package       2,727
Limited Package       1,925
Options (change) 9,660 11,255 3,600 5,450
Options (change) 8,985 10,468 3,348 4,943
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $76,575 $85,380 $111,075 $36,845
Total Invoice $71,281 $79,469 $103,365 $34,218

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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: $36,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,094
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$76,575$85,380$111,075$36,845
Adjustments for Features-3,190-5,955-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,385$79,425$103,845$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,040$30,460$0
Total Invoice$71,281$79,469$103,365$34,218
Adjustments for Features-2,969-5,543-6,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,312$73,926$96,637$34,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,614$28,325$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSOptima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSX
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$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
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 
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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $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
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,555$12,320$13,595$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$5,955$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,969-5,543-6,7280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot 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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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-speed200Yes
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 Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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