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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: $36,100 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo | ||||
| Difference: $21,245 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo | ||||
| Difference: $19,636 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX Limited Turbo | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $35,300 | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $32,963 | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,330 | 2,330 | 2,330 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 850 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 990 | 990 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,167 | 2,167 | 2,167 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 791 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 921 | 921 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 12,470 | 11,700 | 6,280 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 11,600 | 10,884 | 5,842 |
| Destination | 800 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,100 | $57,345 | $70,275 | $78,105 |
| Total Invoice | $33,763 | $53,399 | $65,424 | $72,704 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,755 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,455 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX Limited Turbo | 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) | ?, 8 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,100 | $57,345 | $70,275 | $78,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,490 | -5,640 | -6,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,100 | $52,855 | $64,635 | $71,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,780 | $18,985 |
| Total Invoice | $33,763 | $53,399 | $65,424 | $72,704 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,181 | -5,251 | -5,832 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,763 | $49,218 | $60,173 | $66,872 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,955 | $17,654 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX Limited Turbo | 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 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| 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 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,925 | $11,415 | $12,565 | $13,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,490 | $5,640 | $6,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,181 | -5,251 | -5,832 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2014 | 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 | 57.9 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,238 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 | 57.3 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
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% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| 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% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 21% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| 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% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 21% |
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