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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,140

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $15,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,018

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $14,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKCadenzaCadenza
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $33,739 $40,805
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950    
Special order charge 250 250    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Proximity key 650 650    
Analog clock 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Technology Package     3,100  
Luxury Plus Package     3,200  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744    
Special order charge 233 233    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Proximity key 605 605    
Analog clock 233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Technology Package     2,820  
Luxury Plus Package     2,609  
Options (change) 14,150 13,380 6,300 0
Options (change) 13,163 12,447 5,429 0
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $58,600 $70,530 $43,140 $44,940
Total Invoice $54,566 $65,661 $40,018 $41,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,068
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKCadenzaCadenza
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$58,600$70,530$43,140$44,940
Adjustments for Features-5,885-7,0350-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,715$63,495$43,140$43,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0$350
Total Invoice$54,566$65,661$40,018$41,655
Adjustments for Features-5,480-6,5490-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,086$59,112$40,018$40,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$0$293

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKCadenzaCadenza
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Roll bar$200$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,415$12,565$5,530$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$7,035$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,480-6,5490-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20142016
ModelSLKCadenza
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.0 in
Length162.8 in195.5 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height51.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Distronic Plus 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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Distronic Plus 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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

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