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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: $34,900 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $17,355 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $16,333 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr 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 |
| Limited Package | 3,300 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 850 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 990 | 990 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Limited Package | 2,937 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 744 | 744 | 744 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 791 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 921 | 921 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,650 | 7,380 | 6,610 | 3,780 |
| Options (change) | 6,822 | 6,866 | 6,150 | 3,517 |
| Destination | 750 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,900 | $52,255 | $65,185 | $75,605 |
| Total Invoice | $32,332 | $48,665 | $60,690 | $70,379 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,552 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,900 | $52,255 | $65,185 | $75,605 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,060 | -5,210 | -6,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,900 | $48,195 | $59,975 | $68,955 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,780 | $20,760 |
| Total Invoice | $32,332 | $48,665 | $60,690 | $70,379 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,781 | -4,851 | -6,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,332 | $44,884 | $55,839 | $64,189 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,955 | $19,305 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 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 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,425 | $10,485 | $11,635 | $13,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,060 | $5,210 | $6,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,781 | -4,851 | -6,190 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 2280 | 76% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 135% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -35% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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