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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaSLKSLK
TrimSXSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,500 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $28,380 $40,874 $53,615
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 3,350 13,480 12,710
Options (change) 3,018 12,539 11,823
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $34,745 $58,355 $71,285
Total Invoice $32,293 $54,338 $66,363

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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: $19,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,785
Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaSLKSLK
TrimSXSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,745$58,355$71,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$53,780$65,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$32,293$54,338$66,363
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$50,078$61,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaSLKSLK
TrimSXSLK250SLK350
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,715$11,290$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-5,330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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