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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: $35,300 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $17,145 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $15,871 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 | $26,800 |
| Base Invoice | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 | $25,040 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,250 | ||||
| designo Package | 3,800 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,950 | 1,250 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | ||||
| Limited Package | 3,350 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,163 | ||||
| designo Package | 3,534 | 2,883 | 2,883 | 465 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | 930 | 930 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,814 | 1,163 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | ||||
| Limited Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,200 | 9,020 | 9,420 | 6,970 | 7,700 |
| Options (change) | 10,418 | 8,390 | 8,762 | 6,484 | 7,135 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 800 |
| Total Price | $52,445 | $63,415 | $76,515 | $81,665 | $35,300 |
| Total Invoice | $48,846 | $59,047 | $71,230 | $76,020 | $32,975 |
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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: $13,400 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,383 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/35-19 | 245/35-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $52,445 | $63,415 | $76,515 | $81,665 | $35,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,745 | -6,170 | -5,020 | -5,720 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,700 | $57,245 | $71,495 | $75,945 | $35,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,545 | $22,795 | $27,245 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,846 | $59,047 | $71,230 | $76,020 | $32,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,488 | -5,745 | -4,673 | -5,325 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,358 | $53,302 | $66,557 | $70,695 | $32,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,944 | $21,199 | $25,337 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Optima |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $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 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| 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 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $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 | |||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,220 | $10,645 | $9,495 | $10,195 | $4,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,745 | $6,170 | $5,020 | $5,720 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,488 | -5,745 | -4,673 | -5,325 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| 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. | 3,224 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 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
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 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 |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 605 | 20% |
| 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 |
| First-aid kit | 15 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
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