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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,820 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $24,655 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $23,043 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $19,895 | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $18,510 | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 |
| Stability control | 650 | |||
| Convenience Package | 700 | |||
| Appearance Package | 700 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 350 | 350 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Stability control | 580 | |||
| Convenience Package | 625 | |||
| Appearance Package | 625 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 326 | 326 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,250 | 2,600 | 1,830 | 1,480 |
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 2,419 | 1,703 | 1,377 |
| Destination | 675 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $22,820 | $47,475 | $60,405 | $73,305 |
| Total Invoice | $21,175 | $44,218 | $56,243 | $68,239 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,141 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 162hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $22,820 | $47,475 | $60,405 | $73,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,410 | -8,560 | -11,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,820 | $40,065 | $51,845 | $62,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,780 | $22,040 |
| Total Invoice | $21,175 | $44,218 | $56,243 | $68,239 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,902 | -7,970 | -10,426 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,175 | $37,316 | $48,273 | $57,813 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,957 | $20,497 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,700 | $10,110 | $11,260 | $13,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,410 | $8,560 | $11,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,902 | -7,970 | -10,426 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
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