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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $70,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $65,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720092009
ModelSLSLSLSLSpectraSpectra
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65EXSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $14,540 $15,380
Wood trim     0 0    
Rear spoiler         375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400 400
Alloy wheels         400  
Wood trim     0 0    
Rear spoiler         325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360 360
Alloy wheels         360  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,175 400
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,045 360
Destination 925 925 925 925 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $17,375 $17,500
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $16,235 $16,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,520
Model Year201720172017201720092009
ModelSLSLSLSLSpectraSpectra
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65EXSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$17,375$17,500
Adjustments for Features-21,585-24,635-30,110-34,2100-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,290$87,090$122,165$187,865$17,375$17,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$100$0
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$16,235$16,390
Adjustments for Features-20,090-22,925-28,015-31,8390-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,699$81,044$113,666$174,847$16,235$16,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,345$51,967$113,148$56$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201720172017201720092009
ModelSLSLSLSLSpectraSpectra
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65EXSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manual    $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $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 steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$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  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
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 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
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  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$23,130$26,180$31,655$35,755$1,545$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$21,585$24,635$30,110$34,210$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-20,090-22,925-28,015-31,8390-211

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20172009
ModelSLSpectra
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in102.8 in
Length182.3 in177.2 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height51.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.2 ft3

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