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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $116,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $107,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelSLSLOptima
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $35,300
Base Invoice $139,221 $202,322 $32,963
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 930  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Options (change) 1,590 1,590 0
Options (change) 1,479 1,479 0
Destination 925 925 800
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $152,215 $221,365 $36,100
Total Invoice $141,625 $206,026 $33,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,273
Model Year201620162014
ModelSLSLOptima
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12274hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$152,215$221,365$36,100
Adjustments for Features-15,680-21,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,535$199,385$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,850$0
Total Invoice$141,625$206,026$33,763
Adjustments for Features-14,589-20,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,036$185,569$33,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$58,533$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162014
ModelSLSLOptima
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65SX Limited Turbo
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Night vision $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 washer fluid system$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather headliner $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$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, driver seat$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$21,155$27,455$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,680$21,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,589-20,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162014
ModelSLOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.0 in
Length181.8 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height51.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.4 ft3

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