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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $32,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SOptima
TrimBasePerformanceSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $35,500
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Wood trim 0    
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $36,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,159
Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SOptima
TrimBasePerformanceSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E274hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/45-18
Total Price$68,570$92,070$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$35,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SOptima
TrimBasePerformanceSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,160$7,135$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-1,136

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelModel SOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in110.0 in
Length196.0 in190.7 in
Width77.3 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested58524%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

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