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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $36,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
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        
Technology Package     5,000 5,250  
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
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
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 5,350 5,600 350
Options (change) 0 0 4,909 5,122 291
Destination 1,170 1,170 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $37,235 $36,786 $31,745

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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: $36,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,891
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$68,570$92,070$37,235$36,786$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,465-2,165-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$34,770$34,621$31,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$3,030$2,881$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$6,735$8,710$9,200$8,900$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,465$2,165$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-2,288-1,992-5

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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 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 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 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%

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 seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
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 lighting150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
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 lighting150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested165028%
Total Not Requested417572%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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