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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,745 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $12,265 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $11,425 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $39,750 | $30,500 |
| Base Invoice | $31,248 | $36,968 | $28,380 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 1,400 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,070 | 1,070 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 1,302 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Proximity key | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 995 | 995 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,535 | 6,935 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 8,868 | 6,450 | 291 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $44,010 | $47,560 | $31,745 |
| Total Invoice | $40,991 | $44,293 | $29,566 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,200 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,227 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $44,010 | $47,560 | $31,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,250 | -1,935 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,010 | $46,310 | $29,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $40,991 | $44,293 | $29,566 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,164 | -1,802 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,991 | $43,129 | $27,764 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,138 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,405 | $4,655 | $5,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,250 | $1,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,164 | -1,802 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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