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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $27,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelOptimaOptimaR-Class
TrimEXSXR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $50,240
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $46,537
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 2,560
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 2,382
Destination 675 675 875
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $53,675
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $49,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,637
Model Year200920092011
ModelOptimaOptimaR-Class
TrimEXSXR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$23,635$23,915$53,675
Adjustments for Features-3000-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$23,915$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$49,794
Adjustments for Features-2790-4,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,676$22,215$45,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year200920092011
ModelOptimaOptimaR-Class
TrimEXSXR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$3,775$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-2790-4,481

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in126.6 in
Length189.0 in203.0 in
Width71.1 in77.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,949 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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