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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,320 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $65,422 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $60,720 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SX | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $30,500 | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $226,900 |
| Base Invoice | $28,380 | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $211,017 |
| Technology Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Limited Package | 2,100 | ||||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||||
| Remote start | 425 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | 490 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Around view cameras | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,700 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 700 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,727 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Limited Package | 1,925 | ||||
| Cargo net | 42 | ||||
| Remote start | 353 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | 456 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | 465 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Around view cameras | 837 | 837 | 837 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,581 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 651 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,925 | 9,260 | 9,260 | 6,170 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,338 | 8,613 | 8,613 | 5,739 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $37,320 | $106,785 | $102,742 | $151,795 | $229,925 |
| Total Invoice | $34,613 | $99,376 | $95,333 | $141,235 | $214,042 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,107 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,005 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SX | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $37,320 | $106,785 | $102,742 | $151,795 | $229,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,190 | -8,315 | -10,590 | -20,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,320 | $98,595 | $94,427 | $141,205 | $208,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,168 | $0 | $46,778 | $114,508 |
| Total Invoice | $34,613 | $99,376 | $95,333 | $141,235 | $214,042 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,622 | -7,715 | -9,853 | -19,540 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,613 | $91,754 | $87,618 | $131,382 | $194,502 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,136 | $0 | $43,764 | $106,884 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SX | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | ||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | ||||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,840 | $13,030 | $13,155 | $15,430 | $25,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,190 | $8,315 | $10,590 | $20,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,622 | -7,715 | -9,853 | -19,540 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,220 lb. | 4,664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 11% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 66% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 66% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
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