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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $192,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $179,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,500 $221,580
Base Invoice $28,380 $206,069
Cargo net 50  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 42  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Options (change) 400 0
Options (change) 333 0
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $31,795 $224,605
Total Invoice $29,608 $209,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177,550
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4583hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$31,795$224,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$222,525
Total Invoice$29,608$209,094
Adjustments for Features0-1,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,608$207,158

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,915$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,936

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in105.5 in
Length191.1 in182.6 in
Width73.2 in76.3 in
Height57.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 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 Volume15.9 ft36.2 ft3

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