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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $36,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $34,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class
TrimHybridE400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $57,100
Base Invoice $24,020 $53,103
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Premium 1 Package   4,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Rear spoiler   300
Heated steering wheel   490
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Premium 1 Package   4,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Rear spoiler   279
Heated steering wheel   456
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Options (change) 5,350 10,725
Options (change) 4,780 9,976
Destination 750 925
Total Price $31,800 $68,750
Total Invoice $29,550 $64,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,665
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class
TrimHybridE400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H302hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-17
Total Price$31,800$68,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$64,680
Total Invoice$29,550$64,004
Adjustments for Features0-3,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$60,215

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

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class
TrimHybridE400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,789

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

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in192.1 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,189 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested567588%
Total Not Requested78012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested151553%

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