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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $11,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $10,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLAOptimaOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $25,763 $32,963
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 3,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 800    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Wood trim 325 325    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300    
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 3,059  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 744    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Wood trim 302 302    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279    
Technology Package     2,129  
Options (change) 12,675 12,075 5,600 0
Options (change) 11,789 11,230 5,188 0
Destination 925 925 800 800
Total Price $44,900 $61,300 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $41,823 $57,074 $31,751 $33,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,899
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLAOptimaOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,900$61,300$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-4,480-6,8800-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,420$54,420$33,900$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,000$0$850
Total Invoice$41,823$57,074$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features-4,173-6,4060-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,650$50,668$31,751$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,018$0$749

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLAOptimaOptima
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$7,905$10,305$3,425$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$6,880$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,173-6,4060-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152014
ModelGLAOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length173.9 in190.7 in
Width71.0 in72.1 in
Height60.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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