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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $15,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $14,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX Limited TurboC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,300 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $32,963 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Blind spot warning system   550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Interior Package   2,880      
Premium 2 Package   2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Heated steering wheel   250      
Wood trim   325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler   350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package     3,620 3,090 550
Blind spot warning system   512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Interior Package   2,678      
Premium 2 Package   2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Heated steering wheel   233      
Wood trim   302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler   326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package     3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 0 11,465 10,355 8,305 5,440
Options (change) 0 10,663 9,630 7,723 5,059
Destination 800 925 925 925 925
Total Price $36,100 $51,340 $62,080 $74,480 $79,615
Total Invoice $33,763 $47,812 $57,799 $69,331 $74,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,168
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX Limited TurboC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,100$51,340$62,080$74,480$79,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-4,645-3,595-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$49,320$57,435$70,885$75,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,115$21,565$26,000
Total Invoice$33,763$47,812$57,799$69,331$74,107
Adjustments for Features0-1,881-4,325-3,346-3,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,763$45,931$53,474$65,985$70,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,543$20,054$24,178

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

Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX Limited TurboC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
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$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
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
Speaker lights$100    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,945$9,570$8,520$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020$4,645$3,595$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,881-4,325-3,346-3,998

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

Model Year20142016
ModelOptimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.8 in
Length190.7 in184.5 in
Width72.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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