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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $28,380
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
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  
Universal garage door opener       350
Technology Package       3,000
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
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  
Universal garage door opener       291
Technology Package       2,727
Options (change) 15,180 15,180 12,380 3,350
Options (change) 14,119 14,119 11,515 3,018
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $51,905 $55,505 $55,405 $34,745
Total Invoice $48,338 $51,686 $51,593 $32,293

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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: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,086
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,905$55,505$55,405$34,745
Adjustments for Features-1,030-2,880-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,875$52,625$54,025$34,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,150$0
Total Invoice$48,338$51,686$51,593$32,293
Adjustments for Features-959-2,682-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,379$49,004$50,308$32,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,929$0

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

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $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 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $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
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
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
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 
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$5,645$7,495$5,995$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$2,880$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-959-2,682-1,2850

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

Model Year20142018
ModelC-ClassOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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