Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Optima
TrimE350E550SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $30,500
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $28,380
Appearance Package 1,990    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Appearance Package 1,851    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 14,040 12,050 3,350
Options (change) 13,058 11,207 3,018
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $64,715 $69,515 $34,745
Total Invoice $60,247 $64,711 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,715
Model Year201220122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Optima
TrimE350E550SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$64,715$69,515$34,745
Adjustments for Features-2,405-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,310$67,185$34,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0
Total Invoice$60,247$64,711$32,293
Adjustments for Features-2,239-2,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,008$62,542$32,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,534$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Optima
TrimE350E550SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,820$6,745$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,239-2,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)Optima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length185.0 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height55.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Polished alloy wheels350No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested115078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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