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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $65,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $61,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassOptima
TrimML63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,250 $26,500
Base Invoice $90,443 $24,760
Heated second row seats 620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Heated second row seats 577  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 2,300 7,650
Options (change) 2,140 6,822
Destination 925 750
Total Price $100,475 $34,900
Total Invoice $93,508 $32,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,148
Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassOptima
TrimML63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$100,475$34,900
Adjustments for Features-10,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,700$34,900
Total Invoice$93,508$32,332
Adjustments for Features-10,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,480$32,332

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

Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassOptima
TrimML63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$14,300$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0280

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima features.

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

Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.0 in
Length189.1 in190.7 in
Width75.2 in72.1 in
Height70.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		36.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested38013%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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