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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: $24,835 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $66,447 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $61,644 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $20,690 | $94,400 | $94,400 | $141,450 | $160,500 | $222,000 |
| Base Invoice | $19,255 | $87,792 | $87,792 | $131,549 | $149,265 | $206,460 |
| Convenience Package | 970 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,300 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 865 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,160 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,075 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,470 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 675 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $24,835 | $95,325 | $91,282 | $142,375 | $163,125 | $225,025 |
| Total Invoice | $23,030 | $88,717 | $84,674 | $132,474 | $151,890 | $209,485 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,362 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,361 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 175hp I4 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $24,835 | $95,325 | $91,282 | $142,375 | $163,125 | $225,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,760 | -11,085 | -16,235 | -28,585 | -29,385 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,835 | $84,565 | $80,197 | $126,140 | $134,540 | $195,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,368 | $0 | $45,943 | $54,343 | $115,443 |
| Total Invoice | $23,030 | $88,717 | $84,674 | $132,474 | $151,890 | $209,485 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,014 | -10,283 | -15,106 | -26,616 | -27,356 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,030 | $78,703 | $74,391 | $117,368 | $125,274 | $182,129 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,312 | $0 | $42,977 | $50,883 | $107,738 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,250 | $15,010 | $15,335 | $20,485 | $32,835 | $33,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,760 | $11,085 | $16,235 | $28,585 | $29,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,014 | -10,283 | -15,106 | -26,616 | -27,356 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,158 lb. | 4,774 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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