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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $194,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $180,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $221,580
Base Invoice $24,760 $206,069
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,500
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,185
Options (change) 7,650 4,500
Options (change) 6,822 4,185
Destination 750 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $34,900 $229,105
Total Invoice $32,332 $213,279

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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: $191,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,773
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4583hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$34,900$229,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$226,770
Total Invoice$32,332$213,279
Adjustments for Features0-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$211,105

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

Model Year20122015
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $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 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates $200
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG features.

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

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in105.5 in
Length190.7 in182.6 in
Width72.1 in76.3 in
Height57.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft36.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested215572%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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