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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassOptima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $19,895
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $18,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 2,340 2,340 0 3,550
Options (change) 2,177 2,177 0 3,150
Destination 925 925 925 675
Total Price $51,055 $62,715 $98,175 $24,120
Total Invoice $47,547 $58,391 $91,368 $22,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,013
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassOptima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/50-17
Total Price$51,055$62,715$98,175$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,435-5,785-14,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,620$56,930$83,425$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,310$35,805$0
Total Invoice$47,547$58,391$91,368$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,199-5,386-13,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,348$53,005$77,641$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,657$33,293$0

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

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassOptima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio  $200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,935$8,285$17,250$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$5,785$14,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,199-5,386-13,7270

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

Model Year20142008
ModelM-ClassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in107.1 in
Length189.1 in186.4 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height70.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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