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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $25,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)
TrimSXE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $53,350
Base Invoice $24,760 $49,616
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Proximity key   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   279
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Proximity key   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698
Options (change) 7,650 8,180
Options (change) 6,822 7,610
Destination 750 925
Total Price $34,900 $62,455
Total Invoice $32,332 $58,151

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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: $23,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,448
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)
TrimSXE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,900$62,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$58,835
Total Invoice$32,332$58,151
Adjustments for Features0-3,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$54,780

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

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)
TrimSXE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,371

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

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in185.0 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested242581%
Total Not Requested58019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested99046%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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