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

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Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $31,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $29,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSXSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Alloy wheels 400        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Rear spoiler 375   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Alloy wheels 360        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Rear spoiler 325   326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 1,175 400 1,070 1,070 720
Options (change) 1,045 360 996 996 670
Destination 650 650 925 925 925
Total Price $17,375 $17,500 $48,995 $61,195 $74,245
Total Invoice $16,235 $16,390 $45,631 $56,977 $69,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,587
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSXSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$17,375$17,500$48,995$61,195$74,245
Adjustments for Features0-225-12,740-14,455-16,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,375$17,275$36,255$46,740$58,215
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$10,485$21,960
Total Invoice$16,235$16,390$45,631$56,977$69,113
Adjustments for Features0-211-11,865-13,459-14,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,235$16,179$33,766$43,518$54,191
Cost Above Minimum$56$0$0$9,752$20,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraSLKSLKSLK
TrimEXSXSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,025$1,250$13,765$15,480$17,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$12,740$14,455$16,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211-11,865-13,459-14,922

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
ModelSpectraSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.8 in95.7 in
Length177.2 in162.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.210.1 ft3

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