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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $39,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $28,380 $61,473 $68,541
Universal garage door opener 350    
Technology Package 3,000    
Limited Package 2,100    
Remote start 425    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050 1,050
AMG Leather Package   2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Polished alloy wheels   1,950 1,250
Universal garage door opener 291    
Technology Package 2,727    
Limited Package 1,925    
Remote start 353    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014
Advanced Lighting Package   977 977
AMG Leather Package   2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Panoramic sunroof   930 930
Polished alloy wheels   1,814 1,163
Options (change) 5,875 9,855 6,565
Options (change) 5,296 9,167 6,107
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $37,270 $76,950 $81,260
Total Invoice $34,571 $71,635 $75,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,723
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$37,270$76,950$81,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$74,435$78,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,610
Total Invoice$34,571$71,635$75,643
Adjustments for Features0-2,341-2,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$69,294$72,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,356

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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$150
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,930$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,341-2,993

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182559%
Total Not Requested125041%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested80065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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