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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,745 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $69,300 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $64,621 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Optima | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SX | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $30,500 | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 |
| Base Invoice | $28,380 | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 |
| Technology Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,727 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,074 | 2,074 | 2,074 | 2,074 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,350 | 3,370 | 2,230 | 3,370 | 2,230 |
| Options (change) | 3,018 | 3,134 | 2,074 | 3,134 | 2,074 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $34,745 | $104,045 | $144,805 | $141,845 | $200,405 |
| Total Invoice | $32,293 | $96,914 | $134,912 | $132,159 | $186,620 |
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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: $60,820 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,722 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Optima | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SX | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $34,745 | $104,045 | $144,805 | $141,845 | $200,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,480 | -10,780 | -9,830 | -10,880 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,745 | $95,565 | $134,025 | $132,015 | $189,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 |
| Total Invoice | $32,293 | $96,914 | $134,912 | $132,159 | $186,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,899 | -10,044 | -9,159 | -10,132 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,293 | $89,015 | $124,868 | $123,000 | $176,488 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $35,853 | $33,985 | $87,473 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Optima | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SX | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr 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 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $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 | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,665 | $18,145 | $20,445 | $19,495 | $20,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,480 | $10,780 | $9,830 | $10,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,899 | -10,044 | -9,159 | -10,132 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Optima | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,220 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 2125 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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