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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $56,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $52,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelOptimaS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSX Limited TurboS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,500 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000
Base Invoice $33,140 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460
Cargo net 50      
Heated steering wheel   490    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Rear spoiler   500    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     700  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0
Polished alloy wheels     1,700  
Cargo net 42      
Heated steering wheel   456    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Rear spoiler   465    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     651  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0
Polished alloy wheels     1,581  
Options (change) 50 1,610 3,020 0
Options (change) 42 1,498 2,809 0
Destination 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $36,375 $92,892 $145,395 $225,025
Total Invoice $34,007 $86,172 $135,283 $209,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,441
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelOptimaS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSX Limited TurboS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine274hp I4329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$36,375$92,892$145,395$225,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,170-11,020-23,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$86,722$134,375$201,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,653$114,333
Total Invoice$34,007$86,172$135,283$209,485
Adjustments for Features0-5,724-10,254-22,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,007$80,448$125,029$187,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$44,581$106,722

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

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelOptimaS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSX Limited TurboS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Animal detection, night   $50
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration $200  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front row armrests   $100
Heated second row armrests   $100
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$12,470$17,320$30,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,170$11,020$23,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,724-10,254-22,315

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

Model Year20152015
ModelOptimaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in124.6 in
Length190.7 in206.5 in
Width72.1 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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