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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $204,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $190,249

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimEXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,690 $221,580
Base Invoice $19,255 $206,069
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,500
Navigation system 1,075  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,185
Options (change) 3,470 4,500
Options (change) 3,100 4,185
Destination 675 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $24,835 $229,105
Total Invoice $23,030 $213,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $197,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $184,212
Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimEXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4583hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/35-19
Total Price$24,835$229,105
Adjustments for Features0-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$222,620
Total Invoice$23,030$213,279
Adjustments for Features0-6,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$207,242

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

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimEXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates $200
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,037

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

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in105.5 in
Length189.0 in182.6 in
Width71.1 in76.3 in
Height58.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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