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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $66,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $62,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelOptimaSLSLSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $28,380 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Technology Package 3,000        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium I Package       2,500  
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 2,727        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium I Package       2,325  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,350 3,840 3,840 6,340 3,840
Options (change) 3,018 3,571 3,571 5,896 3,571
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,745 $101,315 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515
Total Invoice $32,293 $94,375 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,546
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelOptimaSLSLSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,745$101,315$140,515$139,115$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-8,090-9,790-9,540-9,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$93,225$130,725$129,575$184,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$36,350$91,400
Total Invoice$32,293$94,375$130,922$129,620$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-7,536-9,122-8,889-9,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$86,839$121,800$120,731$171,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,961$33,892$85,093

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelOptimaSLSLSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit   $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,865$17,955$19,655$19,405$19,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,090$9,790$9,540$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,536-9,122-8,889-9,210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in178.5 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested212569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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