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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.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,900 Kia Optima SX | ||||||
| Difference: $13,835 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332 Kia Optima SX | ||||||
| Difference: $13,058 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $36,250 | $39,400 | $39,850 | $42,100 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $33,713 | $36,642 | $37,061 | $39,153 | $24,760 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | |||||
| Limited Package | 3,300 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | |
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | |||||
| Limited Package | 2,937 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,010 | 12,010 | 12,010 | 12,010 | 9,210 | 7,650 |
| Options (change) | 11,171 | 11,171 | 11,171 | 11,171 | 8,567 | 6,822 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 750 |
| Total Price | $48,735 | $49,185 | $52,335 | $52,785 | $52,235 | $34,900 |
| Total Invoice | $45,390 | $45,809 | $48,738 | $49,157 | $48,645 | $32,332 |
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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: $12,615 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,922 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $48,735 | $49,185 | $52,335 | $52,785 | $52,235 | $34,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,220 | -1,345 | -3,070 | -3,195 | -1,370 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,515 | $47,840 | $49,265 | $49,590 | $50,865 | $34,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $325 | $1,750 | $2,075 | $3,350 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,390 | $45,809 | $48,738 | $49,157 | $48,645 | $32,332 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,136 | -1,253 | -2,859 | -2,975 | -1,276 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,254 | $44,556 | $45,879 | $46,182 | $47,369 | $32,332 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $302 | $1,625 | $1,928 | $3,115 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,470 | $5,595 | $7,320 | $7,445 | $5,620 | $4,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,220 | $1,345 | $3,070 | $3,195 | $1,370 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,136 | -1,253 | -2,859 | -2,975 | -1,276 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 930 | 31% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
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