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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Technology Package 4,800            
SX Base Package 3,085            
Universal garage door opener 350 350          
Remote start 425 425          
Multimedia Package     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package     800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package           3,090 550
Wood trim             0
Technology Package 4,380            
SX Base Package 2,842            
Universal garage door opener 291 291          
Remote start 353 353          
Multimedia Package     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package     744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Heated steering wheel     233 233      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package           2,874 512
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,660 775 15,400 15,400 12,820 12,240 9,700
Options (change) 7,866 644 14,323 14,323 11,923 11,382 9,020
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $55,275 $57,772 $64,545 $78,415 $83,875
Total Invoice $33,784 $35,020 $51,472 $53,511 $60,092 $72,990 $78,068

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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: $15,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,517
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,410$37,760$55,275$57,772$64,545$78,415$83,875
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,405-4,930-5,780-5,005-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,885$51,870$52,842$58,765$73,410$77,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100
Total Invoice$33,784$35,020$51,472$53,511$60,092$72,990$78,068
Adjustments for Features0-812-3,171-4,566-5,381-4,659-5,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$34,208$48,301$48,945$54,711$68,331$72,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0$644$6,410$20,030$24,271

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

Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$500$500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Aux input$50$50     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,915$7,445$8,970$9,820$9,045$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,405$4,930$5,780$5,005$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-3,171-4,566-5,381-4,659-5,496

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

Model Year20172016
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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