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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $197,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $184,231

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXSX LimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $221,580
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $206,069
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,500
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,185
Options (change) 400 400 4,500
Options (change) 333 333 4,185
Destination 850 850 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $229,105
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $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: $193,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180,037
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXSX LimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4245hp I4583hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$31,190$37,290$229,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$224,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$213,279
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-4,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$209,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaSLS AMG
TrimSXSX LimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
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$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $200
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,815$9,765$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-4,194

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

Model Year20162015
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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