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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $114,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $106,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelSLSLOptima
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $145,800 $212,240 $30,500
Base Invoice $135,594 $197,383 $28,380
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Wood trim 0 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000  
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Wood trim 0 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930  
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,950 1,000 3,350
Options (change) 2,744 930 3,018
Destination 905 905 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $149,655 $215,445 $34,745
Total Invoice $139,243 $200,518 $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: $102,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,966
Model Year201320132018
ModelSLSLOptima
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8621hp V12245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$149,655$215,445$34,745
Adjustments for Features-12,880-18,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,775$196,665$34,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,890$0
Total Invoice$139,243$200,518$32,293
Adjustments for Features-11,984-17,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,259$183,039$32,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,780$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132018
ModelSLSLOptima
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGSX
Body2dr 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather headliner $1000 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 
No leather in second row$-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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$19,645$25,545$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,880$18,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,984-17,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
ModelSLOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.4 in
Length181.8 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height51.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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