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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,315

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $32,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,623

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $29,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaM-Class
TrimHybrid EXML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $55,790
Base Invoice $28,752 $51,885
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80 160
Lighting Package   985
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Heated front seats   750
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Blind spot warning system   600
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67 149
Lighting Package   916
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Heated front seats   698
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Blind spot warning system   558
Options (change) 5,430 12,690
Options (change) 4,976 11,803
Destination 895 875
Total Price $37,315 $69,355
Total Invoice $34,623 $64,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,938
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaM-Class
TrimHybrid EXML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT6B8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-17
Total Price$37,315$69,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$66,130
Total Invoice$34,623$64,563
Adjustments for Features0-3,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,623$61,561

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

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaM-Class
TrimHybrid EXML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,275$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,002

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

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.7 in
Length191.1 in188.5 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.5,227 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested155026%
Total Not Requested442574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested129038%

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