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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: $36,925

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $66,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,285

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $62,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaM-Class
TrimSXML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $98,400
Base Invoice $28,380 $91,512
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Cargo tray 80 100
Convenience Package   580
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
Heated second row seats   620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Cargo tray 67 93
Convenience Package   539
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
Heated second row seats   577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 5,530 4,340
Options (change) 5,010 4,037
Destination 895 925
Total Price $36,925 $103,665
Total Invoice $34,285 $96,474

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,386
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaM-Class
TrimSXML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$36,925$103,665
Adjustments for Features0-8,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,925$95,280
Total Invoice$34,285$96,474
Adjustments for Features0-7,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,285$88,671

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

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaM-Class
TrimSXML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$13,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,803

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

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.8 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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