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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelGLAGLAOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $26,800
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $25,040
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 2,950
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 800  
Wood trim 325 325  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300  
Navigation system     1,400
Limited Package     3,350
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,635
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 744  
Wood trim 302 302  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279  
Navigation system     1,250
Limited Package     3,250
Options (change) 11,155 10,555 7,700
Options (change) 10,375 9,816 7,135
Destination 925 925 800
Total Price $43,380 $59,780 $35,300
Total Invoice $40,409 $55,660 $32,975

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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: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,355
Model Year201520152013
ModelGLAGLAOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$43,380$59,780$35,300
Adjustments for Features-3,305-5,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$54,075$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,000$0
Total Invoice$40,409$55,660$32,975
Adjustments for Features-3,079-5,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,330$50,348$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,018$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152013
ModelGLAGLAOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,030$9,430$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$5,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,079-5,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152013
ModelGLAOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length173.9 in190.7 in
Width71.0 in72.1 in
Height60.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested207568%
Total Not Requested95532%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested31530%

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