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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $18,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $17,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelOptimaSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,500 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $24,760 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Premium Technology Package 5,000      
Becker Map Pilot   800 800 800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 850
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium Technology Package 4,465      
Becker Map Pilot   744 744 744
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 791
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 5,000 6,140 5,370 3,780
Options (change) 4,465 5,712 4,996 3,517
Destination 750 925 925 925
Total Price $32,250 $51,015 $63,945 $75,605
Total Invoice $29,975 $47,511 $59,536 $70,379

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,684
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelOptimaSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,250$51,015$63,945$75,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,210-6,360-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$45,805$57,585$67,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$21,700
Total Invoice$29,975$47,511$59,536$70,379
Adjustments for Features0-4,852-5,921-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$42,659$53,615$62,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956$20,180

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelOptimaSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
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
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$5,050$10,260$11,410$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,210$6,360$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,852-5,921-7,540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.0 in95.7 in
Length190.7 in162.8 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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