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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: $74,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $69,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $28,380 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,350 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 3,018 3,236 3,236
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,745 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $32,293 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $64,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,288
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,745$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-9,905-10,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$99,400$136,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$32,293$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-9,225-10,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$92,581$127,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL63 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 $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
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 warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,890$18,795$19,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,905$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,225-10,206

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in180.4 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested205067%

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 SL63 AMG

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

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