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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $34,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $32,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $17,605 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Leather Package 1,000        
Floor mats 85        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Rear spoiler 220 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Wood trim       0 0
Leather Package 890        
Floor mats 65        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Rear spoiler 169 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,100 2,690 2,690 3,710 720
Options (change) 1,834 2,503 2,503 3,451 670
Destination 590 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,790 $56,635 $62,585 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $20,029 $52,742 $58,275 $71,034 $98,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,081
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT4T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$21,790$56,635$62,585$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-8,195-9,895-14,945-15,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$48,440$52,690$61,360$90,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$12,920$42,030
Total Invoice$20,029$52,742$58,275$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-7,632-9,214-13,913-14,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$45,110$49,061$57,121$84,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$12,011$39,087

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

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
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
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt 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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,700$9,895$11,595$16,645$17,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,195$9,895$14,945$15,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,632-9,214-13,913-14,560

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

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.7 in
Length185.8 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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