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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,125

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $17,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,134

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $16,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSLKSLK
TrimPremiumLimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $40,874 $53,615
Technology Package 3,300      
Luxury Package 2,100      
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Analog clock     250 250
Proximity key     650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Technology Package 2,994      
Luxury Package 1,908      
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Analog clock     233 233
Proximity key     605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 5,400 0 14,080 13,310
Options (change) 4,902 0 13,097 12,381
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $41,125 $44,625 $58,955 $71,885
Total Invoice $38,134 $41,313 $54,896 $66,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,445
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSLKSLK
TrimPremiumLimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine293hp V6293hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,125$44,625$58,955$71,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,710-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,125$43,625$53,245$65,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$11,780
Total Invoice$38,134$41,313$54,896$66,921
Adjustments for Features0-926-5,317-6,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,134$40,387$49,579$60,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,253$0$10,956

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSLKSLK
TrimPremiumLimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $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 headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,380$11,090$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,710$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-5,317-6,386

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152015
ModelCadenzaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.0 in95.7 in
Length195.5 in162.8 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested214069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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