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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Technology Package 4,800          
SX Base Package 3,085          
Universal garage door opener 350 350        
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700      
Lighting Package     800 800 800 800
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Painted brake calipers (optional)         500  
Wood trim         0  
Technology Package 4,380          
SX Base Package 2,842          
Universal garage door opener 291 291        
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511      
Lighting Package     744 744 744 744
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Sunshades, second row     354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Painted brake calipers (optional)         465  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 8,235 350 15,140 12,440 12,930 9,840
Options (change) 7,513 291 14,080 11,569 12,024 9,150
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,985 $37,335 $54,465 $61,955 $77,755 $82,665
Total Invoice $33,431 $34,667 $50,717 $57,683 $72,376 $76,942

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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: $15,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,441
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,985$37,335$54,465$61,955$77,755$82,665
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,055-5,355-3,905-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,985$36,460$51,410$56,600$73,850$77,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$5,190$22,440$26,200
Total Invoice$33,431$34,667$50,717$57,683$72,376$76,942
Adjustments for Features0-812-2,845-4,986-3,635-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$33,855$47,872$52,697$68,741$72,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0$4,825$20,869$24,365

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

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Around view cameras $500    
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
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$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Approach detection$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,065$7,245$9,545$8,095$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,055$5,355$3,905$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-2,845-4,986-3,635-4,705

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

Model Year20172015
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.18.0 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
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested460089%
Total Not Requested55011%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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