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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: $24,835 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $22,730 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $21,269 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $20,690 |
| Base Invoice | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 | $19,255 |
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 1,300 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 970 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | 1,160 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 865 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,075 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,240 | 5,540 | 5,830 | 3,240 | 3,470 |
| Options (change) | 7,662 | 5,151 | 5,421 | 3,012 | 3,100 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 675 |
| Total Price | $47,565 | $55,055 | $70,655 | $76,065 | $24,835 |
| Total Invoice | $44,299 | $51,265 | $65,773 | $70,804 | $23,030 |
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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: $16,150 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,141 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 360, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 215/50-17 |
| Total Price | $47,565 | $55,055 | $70,655 | $76,065 | $24,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,580 | -8,880 | -8,130 | -9,280 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,985 | $46,175 | $62,525 | $66,785 | $24,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,190 | $21,540 | $25,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,299 | $51,265 | $65,773 | $70,804 | $23,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,128 | -8,269 | -7,568 | -8,638 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,171 | $42,996 | $58,205 | $62,166 | $23,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,825 | $20,034 | $23,995 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $9,905 | $12,205 | $11,455 | $12,605 | $3,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,580 | $8,880 | $8,130 | $9,280 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,128 | -8,269 | -7,568 | -8,638 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 107.1 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 189.0 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,158 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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