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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelOptimaSLKSLK
TrimSXSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $28,380 $44,314 $49,569
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,070 1,070
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Sport Package     1,160
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     0
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   995 995
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Sport Package     1,079
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     0
Options (change) 350 5,140 6,300
Options (change) 291 4,781 5,860
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $31,745 $53,665 $60,475
Total Invoice $29,566 $49,970 $56,304

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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: $20,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,765
Model Year201820112011
ModelOptimaSLKSLK
TrimSXSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,745$53,665$60,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,745$51,905$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,660
Total Invoice$29,566$49,970$56,304
Adjustments for Features0-1,639-2,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,566$48,331$53,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,264

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820112011
ModelOptimaSLKSLK
TrimSXSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,900$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,639-2,709

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in160.7 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height57.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.99.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested69032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested69032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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