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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $43,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $27,700 $35,500
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Subzero Weather Package 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Fog lights 500 500    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Wood trim 650 650    
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package     2,400  
Tech Package 0 0    
Subzero Weather Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Fog lights 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Premium Package     3,060  
Technology Package     2,230  
Options (change) 14,400 14,400 5,700 0
Options (change) 0 0 5,290 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $77,970 $101,470 $34,225 $36,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,268
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$77,970$101,470$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features-1,200-3,2250-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,770$98,245$34,225$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0$750

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelModel SModel SOptimaOptima
TrimBasePerformanceSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Speaker lights  $100$100
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$7,400$4,175$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$3,225$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments972010-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
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
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 sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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 sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested70021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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