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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: $118,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $109,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSXSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $28,380 $137,687 $200,183
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000 1,000
Wood trim   0 0
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930 930
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 3,350 3,950 1,000
Options (change) 3,018 3,674 930
Destination 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,745 $152,925 $218,475
Total Invoice $32,293 $142,286 $203,338

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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: $102,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,078
Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSXSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,745$152,925$218,475
Adjustments for Features0-16,030-20,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$136,895$198,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,250
Total Invoice$32,293$142,286$203,338
Adjustments for Features0-14,915-18,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$127,371$184,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,046

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaSLSL
TrimSXSL63 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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, 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$21,795$26,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,030$20,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,915-18,921

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in101.8 in
Length191.1 in181.8 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.913.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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