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Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $46,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaModel SModel SModel S
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000      
Cargo net 50 50 50      
Cargo mat 95 95        
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727      
Cargo net 42 42 42      
Cargo mat 78 78        
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 5,495 5,745 3,400 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 5,029 5,242 3,060 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,380 $36,931 $34,795 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,972
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaModel SModel SModel S
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,380$36,931$34,795$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features-3000-525-2,270-3,020-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$36,931$34,270$79,230$97,980$129,415
Cost Above Minimum$2,810$2,661$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaModel SModel SModel S
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Cruise control   $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power charge port door   $25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750$750
10 kWh battery pack $0    
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0    
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750$750
High amperage charger    $750$750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0$0
Range alert   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,050$7,575$9,320$10,070$11,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$525$2,270$3,020$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-488175188202

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in116.5 in
Length191.1 in196.0 in
Width73.2 in77.3 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested390065%
Total Not Requested207535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested375064%
Total Not Requested207536%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%

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