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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $28,380 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Technology Package 3,000        
Limited Package 2,100        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Remote start 425        
Premium 2 Package   5,900 5,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated steering wheel   250 250    
Rear spoiler   350 350    
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580
Special order charge   250 250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport Package     0    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Wood trim       0 0
Advanced Lighting Package         1,500
AMG Premium Package         3,600
Technology Package 2,727        
Limited Package 1,925        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Remote start 353        
Premium 2 Package   5,487 5,487 2,697  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated steering wheel   233 233    
Rear spoiler   326 326    
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539
Special order charge   233 233    
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Sport Package     0    
Sunshades, second row     291 353 353
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Wood trim       0 0
Advanced Lighting Package         1,395
AMG Premium Package         3,348
Options (change) 5,875 11,120 11,500 9,020 7,780
Options (change) 5,296 10,344 10,635 8,389 7,235
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,270 $65,065 $71,395 $81,615 $113,175
Total Invoice $34,571 $60,583 $66,407 $75,972 $105,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,122
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$37,270$65,065$71,395$81,615$113,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,030-3,855-6,030-9,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$63,035$67,540$75,585$104,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,505$12,550$41,110
Total Invoice$34,571$60,583$66,407$75,972$105,322
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-3,586-5,613-8,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$58,693$62,821$70,359$96,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,128$11,666$38,226

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000
Automated lane change    $300
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active safety seat bolsters    $0
Around view cameras$500   $500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver    $0
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Lane departure warning$200   $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25  
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$7,620$9,445$11,620$14,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030$3,855$6,030$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,890-3,586-5,613-8,403

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

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.7 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested172556%

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