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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: $37,285

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $62,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,598

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $58,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaS-Class
TrimHybrid EXS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,990 $92,350
Base Invoice $28,752 $85,886
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Driver Assistance Package   2,900
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Driver Assistance Package   2,697
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 5,400 5,230
Options (change) 4,951 4,865
Destination 895 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $37,285 $99,485
Total Invoice $34,598 $92,656

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,093
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaS-Class
TrimHybrid EXS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine154hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$37,285$99,485
Adjustments for Features0-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,285$93,080
Total Invoice$34,598$92,656
Adjustments for Features0-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,598$86,691

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

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaS-Class
TrimHybrid EXS400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,965

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

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested467578%
Total Not Requested130022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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