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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,355 Kia Forte Koup EX | |||||
| Difference: $27,650 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,798 Kia Forte Koup SX | |||||
| Difference: $25,557 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $19,890 | $20,690 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $18,895 | $19,521 |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,500 | 3,700 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,058 | 3,334 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,980 | 7,980 | 4,415 | 4,615 | 3,815 |
| Options (change) | 7,420 | 7,420 | 4,105 | 4,151 | 3,427 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 850 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,005 | $58,305 | $69,790 | $25,355 | $25,355 |
| Total Invoice | $49,355 | $54,283 | $65,056 | $23,896 | $23,798 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,650 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,880 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $53,005 | $58,305 | $69,790 | $25,355 | $25,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,725 | -7,775 | -8,025 | -725 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,280 | $50,530 | $61,765 | $24,630 | $25,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 | $0 | $725 |
| Total Invoice | $49,355 | $54,283 | $65,056 | $23,896 | $23,798 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,262 | -7,239 | -7,481 | -683 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,093 | $47,044 | $57,575 | $23,213 | $23,798 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $14,482 | $0 | $585 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,575 | $11,625 | $11,875 | $4,575 | $3,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,725 | $7,775 | $8,025 | $725 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,262 | -7,239 | -7,481 | -683 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | SLK | Forte |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 2,988 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2390 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2390 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2400 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 37% |
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