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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $28,380 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153
Technology Package 3,000      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 2,727      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,350 15,180 15,180 12,380
Options (change) 3,018 14,119 14,119 11,515
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $34,745 $51,905 $55,505 $55,405
Total Invoice $32,293 $48,338 $51,686 $51,593

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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: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,086
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,745$51,905$55,505$55,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-2,880-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$50,875$52,625$54,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,150
Total Invoice$32,293$48,338$51,686$51,593
Adjustments for Features0-959-2,682-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$47,379$49,004$50,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,929

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

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelOptimaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$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$4,615$5,645$7,495$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$2,880$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-959-2,682-1,285

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

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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