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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $114,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $106,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSX Limited TurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,500 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $33,140 $137,687 $200,183
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000 1,000
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930 930
Options (change) 0 1,590 1,590
Options (change) 0 1,479 1,479
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,325 $150,565 $219,065
Total Invoice $33,965 $140,091 $203,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,662
Model Year201520152015
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSX Limited TurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine274hp I4577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,325$150,565$219,065
Adjustments for Features0-15,545-21,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$135,020$197,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$62,200
Total Invoice$33,965$140,091$203,887
Adjustments for Features0-14,464-20,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,965$125,627$183,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152015
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSX Limited TurboSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather headliner  $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$21,020$27,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,545$21,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,464-20,331

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015
ModelOptimaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.0 in101.8 in
Length190.7 in181.8 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.413.5 ft3

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