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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: $35,300 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $50,565 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975 Kia Optima SX | |||||
| Difference: $46,945 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Optima |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $84,000 | $106,900 | $148,050 | $215,250 | $26,800 |
| Base Invoice | $78,120 | $99,417 | $137,687 | $200,183 | $25,040 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 350 | 350 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | ||||
| Limited Package | 3,350 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 326 | 326 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | 930 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | ||||
| Limited Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Options (change) | 940 | 940 | 1,590 | 1,590 | 7,700 |
| Options (change) | 875 | 875 | 1,479 | 1,479 | 7,135 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $85,865 | $108,765 | $150,565 | $219,065 | $35,300 |
| Total Invoice | $79,920 | $101,217 | $140,091 | $203,887 | $32,975 |
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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: $41,670 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,666 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Optima |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $85,865 | $108,765 | $150,565 | $219,065 | $35,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,895 | -11,945 | -16,820 | -23,120 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,970 | $96,820 | $133,745 | $195,945 | $35,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,850 | $56,775 | $118,975 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $79,920 | $101,217 | $140,091 | $203,887 | $32,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,279 | -11,116 | -15,650 | -21,518 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $71,641 | $90,101 | $124,441 | $182,369 | $32,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,460 | $52,800 | $110,728 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Optima |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $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 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| 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 windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $14,770 | $17,820 | $22,695 | $28,995 | $5,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,895 | $11,945 | $16,820 | $23,120 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,279 | -11,116 | -15,650 | -21,518 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | SL | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,936 lb. | 3,224 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1855 | 61% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| First-aid kit | 15 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 5% |
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