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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $65,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $60,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460
Premium Technology Package 4,800        
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Cargo net 50 50      
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800  
Premium Package     4,500    
Heated steering wheel     490    
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Around view cameras     900 900  
Rear spoiler     500    
Painted brake calipers (optional)       700  
Premium Technology Package 4,380        
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Cargo net 42 42      
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604  
Premium Package     4,185    
Heated steering wheel     456    
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Around view cameras     837 837  
Rear spoiler     465    
Painted brake calipers (optional)       651  
Options (change) 5,200 400 9,810 5,020 0
Options (change) 4,713 333 9,124 4,669 0
Destination 850 850 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $101,092 $147,395 $225,025
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $93,798 $137,143 $209,485

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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: $55,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,342
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine245hp I4245hp I4329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$35,990$37,290$101,092$147,395$225,025
Adjustments for Features0-300-9,730-12,005-22,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,990$91,362$135,390$202,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$44,028$110,908
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$93,798$137,143$209,485
Adjustments for Features0-279-9,028-11,170-21,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$34,339$84,770$125,973$188,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$41,203$103,531

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

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSXSX LimitedS550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Eco accelerator  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$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
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
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$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
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
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front row armrests$100$100  $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row armrests    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather headliner    $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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$75
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 legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
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$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,165$14,595$16,870$27,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$9,730$12,005$22,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-9,028-11,170-21,184

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

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested465093%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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