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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $30,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $28,380 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Universal garage door opener 350      
Technology Package 3,000      
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Sport Package   0 0  
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Wheel Package     0  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Technology Package 2,727      
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Sport Package   0 0  
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Wheel Package     0  
Options (change) 3,350 14,990 13,370 12,560
Options (change) 3,018 13,942 12,435 11,683
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,745 $65,265 $71,345 $102,735
Total Invoice $32,293 $60,759 $66,413 $95,726

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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: $28,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,367
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$34,745$65,265$71,345$102,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-3,655-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$63,010$67,690$98,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,680$35,845
Total Invoice$32,293$60,759$66,413$95,726
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-3,402-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$58,660$63,011$92,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,351$33,451

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

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelOptimaE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$6,745$8,145$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$3,655$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-3,402-3,615

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

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.1 in
Length191.1 in191.7 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 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-speed200No
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 Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202577%
Total Not Requested59023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested122599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested51530%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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