Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006

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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $19,100
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $17,605
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300     220
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Leather Package         1,000
Floor mats         85
Antilock brakes (ABS)         795
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279     169
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Leather Package         890
Floor mats         65
Antilock brakes (ABS)         710
Options (change) 7,500 4,800 4,790 2,200 2,100
Options (change) 6,974 4,463 4,454 2,045 1,834
Destination 925 925 925 925 590
Total Price $46,825 $54,315 $69,615 $75,025 $21,790
Total Invoice $43,611 $50,577 $64,806 $69,837 $20,029

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,661
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/60-15
Total Price$46,825$54,315$69,615$75,025$21,790
Adjustments for Features-8,505-10,730-9,880-11,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,320$43,585$59,735$63,995$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$21,415$25,675$0
Total Invoice$43,611$50,577$64,806$69,837$20,029
Adjustments for Features-7,921-9,992-9,197-10,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,690$40,585$55,609$59,570$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,895$19,919$23,880$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,130$13,355$12,505$13,655$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,505$10,730$9,880$11,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,921-9,992-9,197-10,2670

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

Model Year20152006
ModelC-ClassOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in185.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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