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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: $34,900 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $13,310 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $12,567 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 | $24,760 |
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,950 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 500 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | ||||
| Limited Package | 3,300 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | 2,635 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 465 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | ||||
| Limited Package | 2,937 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,885 | 5,860 | 6,350 | 3,260 | 7,650 |
| Options (change) | 8,262 | 5,449 | 5,905 | 3,031 | 6,822 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 750 |
| Total Price | $48,210 | $55,375 | $71,175 | $76,085 | $34,900 |
| Total Invoice | $44,899 | $51,563 | $66,257 | $70,823 | $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: $10,480 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,931 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| 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 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $48,210 | $55,375 | $71,175 | $76,085 | $34,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,830 | -4,905 | -3,955 | -5,105 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,380 | $50,470 | $67,220 | $70,980 | $34,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,090 | $21,840 | $25,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,899 | $51,563 | $66,257 | $70,823 | $32,332 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,636 | -4,567 | -3,682 | -4,752 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,263 | $46,996 | $62,575 | $66,071 | $32,332 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,733 | $20,312 | $23,808 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,405 | $9,480 | $8,530 | $9,680 | $4,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,830 | $4,905 | $3,955 | $5,105 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,636 | -4,567 | -3,682 | -4,752 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| 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% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
| 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 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| 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% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 580 | 19% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 29% |
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