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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,040

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $14,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,688

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $12,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSLKSLKSLK
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     349 349  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 0 0 10,775 10,005 6,340
Options (change) 0 0 10,023 9,307 5,898
Destination 940 940 875 875 875
Total Price $40,040 $45,340 $54,150 $65,680 $74,715
Total Invoice $37,688 $42,603 $50,423 $61,146 $69,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,663
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSLKSLKSLK
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$40,040$45,340$54,150$65,680$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,775-2,225-3,375-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,040$41,565$51,925$62,305$70,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0$10,380$18,590
Total Invoice$37,688$42,603$50,423$61,146$69,548
Adjustments for Features0-3,547-2,072-3,142-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,688$39,056$48,351$58,004$65,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0$9,653$17,287

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSLKSLKSLK
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
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$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50   
Rearview camera$200    
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,965$12,740$11,190$12,340$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775$2,225$3,375$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,547-2,072-3,142-3,910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.4 in95.7 in
Length187.4 in162.8 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft310.1 ft3

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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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
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%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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