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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $66,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelModel SOptima
TrimPerformanceSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,400 $26,500
Tech Package 3,750  
Subzero Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Fog lights 500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Wood trim 650  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Tech Package 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Fog lights 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Wood trim 0  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 13,900 7,650
Options (change) 0 6,822
Destination 1,170 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $100,970 $34,900

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,493
Model Year20142012
ModelModel SOptima
TrimPerformanceSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine416hp E274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$100,970$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,270$34,900

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelModel SOptima
TrimPerformanceSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,250$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1690

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelModel SOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in110.0 in
Length196.0 in190.7 in
Width77.3 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 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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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested132570%
Total Not Requested57530%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested68023%

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