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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: $36,100 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo | |||||
| Difference: $15,240 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo | |||||
| Difference: $14,049 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 | $35,300 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 | $32,963 |
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Interior Package | 2,880 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 1,520 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 325 | 0 | |
| designo Package | 3,620 | 3,090 | 550 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Interior Package | 2,678 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 1,414 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 302 | 0 | |
| designo Package | 3,367 | 2,874 | 512 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,465 | 10,355 | 8,305 | 5,440 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,663 | 9,630 | 7,723 | 5,059 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 800 |
| Total Price | $51,340 | $62,080 | $74,480 | $79,615 | $36,100 |
| Total Invoice | $47,812 | $57,799 | $69,331 | $74,107 | $33,763 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,168 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp 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 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $51,340 | $62,080 | $74,480 | $79,615 | $36,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,020 | -4,645 | -3,595 | -4,295 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,320 | $57,435 | $70,885 | $75,320 | $36,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,115 | $21,565 | $26,000 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,812 | $57,799 | $69,331 | $74,107 | $33,763 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,881 | -4,325 | -3,346 | -3,998 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,931 | $53,474 | $65,985 | $70,109 | $33,763 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,543 | $20,054 | $24,178 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SX Limited Turbo |
| 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 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $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 steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,945 | $9,570 | $8,520 | $9,220 | $4,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,020 | $4,645 | $3,595 | $4,295 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,881 | -4,325 | -3,346 | -3,998 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| 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 | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,238 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 | 57.3 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
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 23% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 81% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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