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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,745 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $74,560 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $69,513 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | Optima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $103,650 | $140,440 | $30,500 |
| Base Invoice | $96,395 | $130,609 | $28,380 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | 1,180 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | 1,097 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,727 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,480 | 3,480 | 3,350 |
| Options (change) | 3,236 | 3,236 | 3,018 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $109,305 | $147,395 | $34,745 |
| Total Invoice | $101,806 | $137,320 | $32,293 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,655 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,288 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | Optima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $109,305 | $147,395 | $34,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,905 | -10,955 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $99,400 | $136,440 | $34,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,040 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $101,806 | $137,320 | $32,293 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,225 | -10,206 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,581 | $127,114 | $32,293 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,533 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | Optima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $18,795 | $19,845 | $8,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,905 | $10,955 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,225 | -10,206 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 2050 | 67% |
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