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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $34,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $32,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEXE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,690 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $19,255 $49,616 $55,242
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium 1 Package   3,430 3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Premium 1 Package   3,190 3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 3,470 5,440 5,440
Options (change) 3,100 5,060 5,060
Destination 675 925 925
Total Price $24,835 $59,715 $65,765
Total Invoice $23,030 $55,601 $61,227

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,128
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEXE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$24,835$59,715$65,765
Adjustments for Features0-6,920-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$52,795$58,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650
Total Invoice$23,030$55,601$61,227
Adjustments for Features0-6,443-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$49,158$54,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,254

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

Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEXE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$9,695$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,443-6,815

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

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in108.7 in
Length189.0 in185.0 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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