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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,315

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $32,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,623

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $29,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelM-ClassOptima
TrimML450 HybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,790 $30,990
Base Invoice $51,885 $28,752
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Lighting Package 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Cargo tray 160 80
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated front seats 750  
Heated second row seats 620  
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Lighting Package 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Cargo tray 149 67
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated front seats 698  
Heated second row seats 577  
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 12,690 5,430
Options (change) 11,803 4,976
Destination 875 895
Total Price $69,355 $37,315
Total Invoice $64,563 $34,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,938
Model Year20112018
ModelM-ClassOptima
TrimML450 HybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionB8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$69,355$37,315
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,130$37,315
Total Invoice$64,563$34,623
Adjustments for Features-3,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,561$34,623

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

Model Year20112018
ModelM-ClassOptima
TrimML450 HybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,500$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0020

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

Model Year20112018
ModelM-ClassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.4 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height70.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,227 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested129038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested155026%
Total Not Requested442574%

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