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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: $40,190

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $18,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,228

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $17,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSLKSLK
TrimTechnologyLimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $40,874 $53,615
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
Leather seating surfaces     770  
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
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 0 0 13,380 12,610
Options (change) 0 0 12,446 11,730
Destination 900 900 925 925
Total Price $40,190 $45,590 $58,255 $71,185
Total Invoice $37,228 $42,220 $54,245 $66,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,604
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSLKSLK
TrimTechnologyLimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,190$45,590$58,255$71,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-3,665-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,190$43,350$54,590$66,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0$11,780
Total Invoice$37,228$42,220$54,245$66,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,074-3,413-4,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,228$40,146$50,832$61,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaSLKSLK
TrimTechnologyLimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
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  
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
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  
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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  
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, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,525$8,765$10,190$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$3,665$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,074-3,413-4,483

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182015
ModelCadenzaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in95.7 in
Length195.7 in162.8 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.010.1 ft3

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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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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