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Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-Class vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,835 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $30,760 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $28,739 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Optima |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 | $20,690 |
| Base Invoice | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 | $19,255 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 970 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,160 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 865 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,075 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,370 | 6,370 | 720 | 0 | 3,470 |
| Options (change) | 5,925 | 5,925 | 670 | 0 | 3,100 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 675 |
| Total Price | $57,095 | $55,595 | $64,545 | $99,325 | $24,835 |
| Total Invoice | $53,164 | $51,769 | $60,092 | $92,437 | $23,030 |
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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: $25,535 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,872 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Optima |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 360, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 215/50-17 |
| Total Price | $57,095 | $55,595 | $64,545 | $99,325 | $24,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,725 | -5,025 | -8,175 | -14,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,370 | $50,570 | $56,370 | $84,950 | $24,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $200 | $6,000 | $34,580 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $53,164 | $51,769 | $60,092 | $92,437 | $23,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,262 | -4,679 | -7,611 | -13,378 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,902 | $47,090 | $52,481 | $79,059 | $23,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $188 | $5,579 | $32,157 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Optima |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power height 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 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,975 | $7,275 | $10,425 | $16,625 | $2,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,725 | $5,025 | $8,175 | $14,375 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,262 | -4,679 | -7,611 | -13,378 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | M-Class | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 107.1 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 189.0 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,158 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 62% |
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