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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: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $71,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelModel SModel SOptima
TrimP85DP90DSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,000 $108,000 $30,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000 1,000  
Technology Package     3,000
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 0  
Technology Package     2,727
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 7,750 7,750 3,400
Options (change) 0 0 3,060
Destination 1,200 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $106,450 $109,450 $34,795

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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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,537
Model Year201620162018
ModelModel SModel SOptima
TrimP85DP90DSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine463hp E463hp E245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$106,450$109,450$34,795
Adjustments for Features-1,695-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,755$107,755$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162018
ModelModel SModel SOptima
TrimP85DP90DSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power charge port door$25$25 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0  
90 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Range alert$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
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 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,445$8,445$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments100980

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,609 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 P85D

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 P90D

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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%

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