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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSLKForte
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $21,600
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $20,410
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350   295
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326   244
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 3,770 4,670
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 3,507 4,207
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $77,295 $27,165
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $71,950 $25,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,398
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSLKForte
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$57,645$65,685$77,295$27,165
Adjustments for Features-7,265-7,065-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,380$58,620$69,580$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,200$0
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$71,950$25,512
Adjustments for Features-6,765-6,577-7,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,910$54,575$64,768$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,665$17,858$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSLKForte
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
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
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$12,715$12,515$13,165$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,265$7,065$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,765-6,577-7,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKForte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190080%
Total Not Requested46520%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190080%
Total Not Requested46520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

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