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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $24,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $22,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKKona
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGUltimate
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $27,400
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $26,170
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Floor mats       125
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 125
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 100
Destination 875 875 875 950
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $28,475
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,279
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKKona
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGUltimate
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,450$64,980$74,715$28,475
Adjustments for Features-3,515-4,665-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,935$60,315$69,125$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$27,220
Adjustments for Features-3,273-4,343-5,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,499$56,152$64,345$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,846$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKKona
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGUltimate
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,490$12,640$13,565$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$4,665$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,273-4,343-5,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKKona
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in102.4 in
Length162.8 in164.0 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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