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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $20,995
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $19,620
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460          
Heated front seats 580 580        
Sunshade, rear, power 440 750 440 440 440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Premium Package           2,200
Navigation system           1,200
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428          
Heated front seats 539 539        
Sunshade, rear, power 409 698 409 409 409  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Premium Package           1,960
Navigation system           1,075
Options (change) 4,775 4,625 3,405 4,375 1,785 3,400
Options (change) 4,441 4,302 3,167 4,069 1,660 3,035
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,020 $49,477 $57,800 $71,470 $76,480 $25,090
Total Invoice $42,869 $45,801 $53,824 $66,537 $71,196 $23,350

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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: $15,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,717
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$46,020$49,477$57,800$71,470$76,480$25,090
Adjustments for Features-5,155-6,405-8,230-8,130-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,865$43,072$49,570$63,340$68,400$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,207$8,705$22,475$27,535$0
Total Invoice$42,869$45,801$53,824$66,537$71,196$23,350
Adjustments for Features-4,802-5,929-7,664-7,569-7,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,067$39,872$46,160$58,968$63,674$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$8,093$20,901$25,607$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOptima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,930$9,180$11,005$10,905$10,855$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$6,405$8,230$8,130$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,802-5,929-7,664-7,569-7,5220

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

Model Year20182010
ModelC-ClassOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in107.1 in
Length184.5 in189.0 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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