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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,270 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $43,725 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $40,820 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SX | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,500 | $65,200 | $72,800 |
| Base Invoice | $28,380 | $60,636 | $67,704 |
| Technology Package | 3,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Limited Package | 2,100 | ||
| Remote start | 425 | ||
| Premium 4 Package | 5,700 | 5,700 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,950 | 1,250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | |
| designo Package | 3,100 | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Technology Package | 2,727 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Limited Package | 1,925 | ||
| Remote start | 353 | ||
| Premium 4 Package | 5,301 | 5,301 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,814 | 1,163 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | |
| designo Package | 2,883 | 465 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 5,875 | 14,870 | 11,570 |
| Options (change) | 5,296 | 13,830 | 10,761 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $37,270 | $80,995 | $85,295 |
| Total Invoice | $34,571 | $75,391 | $79,390 |
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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: $38,120 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,603 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SX | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 245/35-19 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $37,270 | $80,995 | $85,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,605 | -6,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,270 | $75,390 | $78,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Total Invoice | $34,571 | $75,391 | $79,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,217 | -5,869 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,571 | $70,174 | $73,521 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,347 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SX | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $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 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,290 | $9,895 | $10,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,605 | $6,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,217 | -5,869 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,220 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 11% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Polished alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1940 | 44% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 54% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3175 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1940 | 38% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 54% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
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