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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $49,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SOptimaOptima
Trim75D100DP100DSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $26,500 $25,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Premium Package       2,950  
Navigation system       1,400  
Premium Technology Package         5,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Premium Package       2,635  
Navigation system       1,250  
Premium Technology Package         4,780
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,885 4,780
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $31,600 $31,800

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,285
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SOptimaOptima
Trim75D100DP100DSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1A1T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-6,025-6,775-8,0400-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,475$94,225$125,660$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SOptimaOptima
Trim75D100DP100DSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop    $150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
High amperage charger $750$750  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$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$25  
Speaker lights   $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$11,300$12,050$13,315$5,275$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$6,775$8,040$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments4664233790-186

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,207 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested68023%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested417565%
Total Not Requested228035%

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