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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,590

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $99,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,220

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $92,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelSLSLSLCadenza
TrimSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $44,690
Base Invoice $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $41,320
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Premium I Package   3,050    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Premium I Package   2,836    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060    
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 2,230 6,420 2,230 0
Options (change) 2,074 5,970 2,074 0
Destination 875 875 875 900
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $144,805 $144,895 $200,405 $45,590
Total Invoice $134,912 $134,995 $186,620 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,410
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelSLSLSLCadenza
TrimSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT5T7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$144,805$144,895$200,405$45,590
Adjustments for Features-7,805-7,905-7,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,000$136,990$192,500$45,590
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$55,510$0
Total Invoice$134,912$134,995$186,620$42,220
Adjustments for Features-7,272-7,365-7,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,640$127,630$179,259$42,220
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$51,629$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelSLSLSLCadenza
TrimSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags   $300
Side curtain airbags   $350
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,820$17,920$17,920$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,805$7,905$7,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,272-7,365-7,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092018
ModelSLCadenza
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.4 in
Length180.4 in195.7 in
Width71.5 in73.6 in
Height51.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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