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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $28,380 $31,248 $36,968
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium 2 Package   3,700 1,400
iPod integration   375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   1,130 1,130
Rear spoiler   300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium 2 Package   3,441 1,302
iPod integration   349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   1,051 1,051
Rear spoiler   279  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604
Options (change) 350 9,535 6,935
Options (change) 291 8,868 6,450
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $31,745 $44,010 $47,560
Total Invoice $29,566 $40,991 $44,293

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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: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,227
Model Year201820102010
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,745$44,010$47,560
Adjustments for Features-1,9350-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$44,010$46,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300
Total Invoice$29,566$40,991$44,293
Adjustments for Features-1,8020-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,764$40,991$43,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,138

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

Model Year201820102010
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,340$3,405$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8020-1,164

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

Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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