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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: $51,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,220

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $48,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLCadenza
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $44,690
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $41,320
Premium Package 5,050        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,000 1,000      
Upgraded leather upholstery 900 900      
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package 4,697        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Synthetic suede headliner 930 930      
Upgraded leather upholstery 837 837      
Wood trim     0 0  
Options (change) 9,200 4,150 2,250 0 0
Options (change) 8,557 3,860 2,093 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $97,075 $115,875 $154,525 $222,075 $45,590
Total Invoice $90,346 $107,829 $143,774 $206,686 $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: $40,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,944
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLCadenza
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$97,075$115,875$154,525$222,075$45,590
Adjustments for Features-10,940-10,940-15,765-17,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,135$104,935$138,760$204,110$45,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$52,625$117,975$0
Total Invoice$90,346$107,829$143,774$206,686$42,220
Adjustments for Features-10,182-10,180-14,668-16,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,164$97,649$129,106$189,966$42,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$48,942$109,802$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLCadenza
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$16,930$16,930$21,755$23,955$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,940$10,940$15,765$17,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,182-10,180-14,668-16,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172018
ModelSLCadenza
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in112.4 in
Length182.3 in195.7 in
Width73.9 in73.6 in
Height51.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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