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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $17,605 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Leather Package 1,000        
Floor mats 85        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Rear spoiler 220 300 300    
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Premium Package   2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Leather Package 890        
Floor mats 65        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Rear spoiler 169 279 279    
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Premium Package   2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 2,100 7,500 4,800 4,790 2,200
Options (change) 1,834 6,974 4,463 4,454 2,045
Destination 590 925 925 925 925
Total Price $21,790 $46,825 $54,315 $69,615 $75,025
Total Invoice $20,029 $43,611 $50,577 $64,806 $69,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,661
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$21,790$46,825$54,315$69,615$75,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,505-10,730-9,880-11,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$38,320$43,585$59,735$63,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,265$21,415$25,675
Total Invoice$20,029$43,611$50,577$64,806$69,837
Adjustments for Features0-7,921-9,992-9,197-10,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$35,690$40,585$55,609$59,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,895$19,919$23,880

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

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,625$11,130$13,355$12,505$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,505$10,730$9,880$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,921-9,992-9,197-10,267

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

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length185.8 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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