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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLAOptima
TrimAMG GLA45SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $47,058 $28,380
Premium Package 1,800  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Convenience Package 400  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Interior trim, special color   0
Remote start   425
Premium Package 1,674  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Convenience Package 372  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Interior trim, special color   0
Remote start   353
Options (change) 10,200 3,775
Options (change) 9,486 3,371
Destination 995 895
Total Price $61,795 $35,170
Total Invoice $57,539 $32,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,982
Model Year20182018
ModelGLAOptima
TrimAMG GLA45SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$61,795$35,170
Adjustments for Features-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,595$35,170
Total Invoice$57,539$32,646
Adjustments for Features-3,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,628$32,646

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAOptima
TrimAMG GLA45SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Color seat belts$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,140$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length173.9 in191.1 in
Width71.0 in73.2 in
Height60.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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