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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,605

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Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $19,895
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $18,510
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Aluminum trim 150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Rear spoiler     200
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 1,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Aluminum trim 140    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 6,350 6,000 3,550
Options (change) 5,906 5,580 3,150
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $38,575 $55,225 $24,120
Total Invoice $35,940 $51,424 $22,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,420
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/50-17
Total Price$38,575$55,225$24,120
Adjustments for Features-5,565-8,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,010$46,760$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0
Total Invoice$35,940$51,424$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,185-7,8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,755$43,542$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,787$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$11,565$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,565$8,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,185-7,8820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
ModelGLAOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length173.9 in186.4 in
Width71.0 in71.1 in
Height60.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested110063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested110063%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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