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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $68,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $64,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassOptima
TrimS550S63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $20,690
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $19,255
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Navigation system     1,200
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 0 0 3,470
Options (change) 0 0 3,100
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $93,825 $140,425 $24,835
Total Invoice $87,322 $130,660 $23,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,883
Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassOptima
TrimS550S63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20215/50-17
Total Price$93,825$140,425$24,835
Adjustments for Features-10,110-14,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,715$125,490$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0
Total Invoice$87,322$130,660$23,030
Adjustments for Features-9,409-13,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,913$116,764$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,851$0

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

Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassOptima
TrimS550S63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,860$18,685$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,110$14,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,409-13,8960

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

Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassOptima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.1 in
Length206.5 in189.0 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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