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Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $46,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim75D100DP100DHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0      
Technology Package       5,000 5,250 3,000
Cargo net       50 50 50
Cargo mat       95 95  
Universal garage door opener       350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0      
Technology Package       4,618 4,831 2,727
Cargo net       42 42 42
Cargo mat       78 78  
Universal garage door opener       291 291 291
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 5,495 5,745 3,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,029 5,242 3,060
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $37,380 $36,931 $34,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,972
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim75D100DP100DHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$37,380$36,931$34,795
Adjustments for Features-2,270-3,020-4,285-3000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,230$97,980$129,415$37,080$36,931$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$2,810$2,661$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim75D100DP100DHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25$25   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15   
HEPA interior air filter  $100   
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750   
10 kWh battery pack    $0 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0   
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200   
75 kWh battery pack$0     
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750   
High amperage charger $750$750   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0   
Range alert$0$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  $50
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,320$10,070$11,335$7,350$7,050$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$3,020$4,285$300$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments175188202-2780-488

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in110.4 in
Length196.0 in191.1 in
Width77.3 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
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 sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested390065%
Total Not Requested207535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested375064%
Total Not Requested207536%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%

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