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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $34,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
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          
Technology Package     5,000 5,250    
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350 350
SX Base Package         3,085  
Launch Edition         2,900  
Tech Package 0 0        
Nappa Leather 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0        
Wood trim 0          
Technology Package     4,618 4,831    
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291 291
SX Base Package         2,842  
Launch Edition         2,665  
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 5,350 5,600 6,335 350
Options (change) 0 0 4,909 5,122 5,798 291
Destination 1,170 1,170 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $37,235 $36,786 $34,085 $37,335

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,901
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$68,570$92,070$37,235$36,786$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,490-2,290-1,230-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$34,745$34,496$32,855$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$1,890$1,641$0$475

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 $850
Cruise control$150$150  $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning  $200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750    
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
60 kWh battery pack$0     
85 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000    
High-performance inverter $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$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
Interior trim, special color    $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Metal pedals $75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,185$8,160$8,675$8,475$7,415$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,490$2,290$1,230$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-2,311-2,107-1,145-3,719

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,648 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
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
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 Requested177571%
Total Not Requested71029%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
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 Requested157569%
Total Not Requested71031%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested180030%
Total Not Requested417570%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested165028%
Total Not Requested417572%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested160049%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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