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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $30,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSXE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,500 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $28,380 $50,732 $56,405
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium 2 Package   2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100 4,100
Premium 3 Package   3,500 3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium 2 Package   2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813 3,813
Premium 3 Package   3,255 3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Options (change) 3,350 11,495 11,495
Options (change) 3,018 10,692 10,692
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $34,745 $66,970 $73,070
Total Invoice $32,293 $62,349 $68,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,188
Model Year201820172017
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSXE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,745$66,970$73,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,155-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$62,815$68,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$32,293$62,349$68,022
Adjustments for Features0-3,868-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$58,481$63,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201820172017
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSXE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
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
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,065$7,220$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,868-4,240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in185.0 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.3 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 E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187570%
Total Not Requested79030%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187570%
Total Not Requested79030%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%

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