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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: $31,745 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $16,965 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $15,797 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $30,500 | $42,500 | $54,800 | $67,500 |
| Base Invoice | $28,380 | $39,525 | $50,964 | $62,775 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 350 | 5,335 | 4,565 | 4,190 |
| Options (change) | 291 | 4,963 | 4,247 | 3,898 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $31,745 | $48,710 | $60,240 | $72,565 |
| Total Invoice | $29,566 | $45,363 | $56,086 | $67,548 |
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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: $13,945 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,985 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SX | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 245hp 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) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,745 | $48,710 | $60,240 | $72,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,020 | -4,170 | -5,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,745 | $45,690 | $56,070 | $66,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,380 | $20,965 |
| Total Invoice | $29,566 | $45,363 | $56,086 | $67,548 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,812 | -3,882 | -5,501 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,566 | $42,551 | $52,204 | $62,047 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,653 | $19,496 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,315 | $10,335 | $11,485 | $13,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,020 | $4,170 | $5,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,812 | -3,882 | -5,501 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,220 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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