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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $25,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGLAOptima
TrimGLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,300 $30,500
Base Invoice $44,919 $28,380
Premium Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Interior Package 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Proximity key 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Interior Package 1,395  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Proximity key 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 12,900 3,350
Options (change) 11,997 3,018
Destination 925 895
Total Price $62,125 $34,745
Total Invoice $57,841 $32,293

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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: $22,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,251
Model Year20152018
ModelGLAOptima
TrimGLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$62,125$34,745
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,510$34,745
Total Invoice$57,841$32,293
Adjustments for Features-4,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,544$32,293

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelGLAOptima
TrimGLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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, front$150 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,155$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
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 Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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