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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: $35,985 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $15,920 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $14,907 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $39,400 | $42,100 | $26,855 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $36,642 | $39,153 | $25,023 | $33,481 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Technology Package | 4,800 | ||||
| SX Base Package | 3,085 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Technology Package | 4,380 | ||||
| SX Base Package | 2,842 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | |||
| Options (change) | 15,180 | 15,180 | 12,380 | 8,235 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 14,119 | 14,119 | 11,515 | 7,513 | 291 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $51,905 | $55,505 | $55,405 | $35,985 | $37,335 |
| Total Invoice | $48,338 | $51,686 | $51,593 | $33,431 | $34,667 |
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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: $15,290 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,320 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $51,905 | $55,505 | $55,405 | $35,985 | $37,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -630 | -2,480 | -980 | 0 | -875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,275 | $53,025 | $54,425 | $35,985 | $36,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,750 | $3,150 | $0 | $475 |
| Total Invoice | $48,338 | $51,686 | $51,593 | $33,431 | $34,667 |
| Adjustments for Features | -587 | -2,309 | -913 | 0 | -812 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,751 | $49,377 | $50,680 | $33,431 | $33,855 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,626 | $2,929 | $0 | $424 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,745 | $7,595 | $6,095 | $5,115 | $5,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $630 | $2,480 | $980 | $0 | $875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -587 | -2,309 | -913 | 0 | -812 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 4050 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 21% |
| SX Base Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Approach detection | 25 | No |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited
| 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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