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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSLCSLC
TrimSXSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $28,380 $45,012 $57,056
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 425    
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Rear spoiler   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Black exterior trim (optional)     750
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 353    
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Rear spoiler   326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Black exterior trim (optional)     698
Options (change) 3,775 13,940 8,120
Options (change) 3,371 12,965 7,553
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $35,170 $63,335 $70,465
Total Invoice $32,646 $58,972 $65,604

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,017
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSLCSLC
TrimSXSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,170$63,335$70,465
Adjustments for Features0-7,850-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$55,485$62,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,155
Total Invoice$32,646$58,972$65,604
Adjustments for Features0-7,309-7,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$51,663$58,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,656

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSLCSLC
TrimSXSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
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, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,240$13,090$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,850$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,309-7,285

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
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 SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested392579%
Total Not Requested101521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested372582%
Total Not Requested84018%

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