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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassOptima
TrimElectric DriveSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,450 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,549 $24,760
Premium Package 2,980 2,950
Interior Package 1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 460  
Wood trim 325  
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package 2,771 2,635
Interior Package 1,572  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rearview camera 428  
Wood trim 302  
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 6,175 7,650
Options (change) 5,743 6,822
Destination 925 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,050 $34,900
Total Invoice $37,717 $32,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,904
Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassOptima
TrimElectric DriveSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine177hp E274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,050$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,050$34,340
Total Invoice$37,717$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,717$31,813

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

Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassOptima
TrimElectric DriveSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
28 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Kia Optima features.

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

Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length171.6 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height61.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		51.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125065%
Total Not Requested67535%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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