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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: $27,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelSLKSLKForte
TrimSLK250SLK350EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $21,300
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $20,130
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  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350 295
Proximity key 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Premium Plus Package     4,490
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
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  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326 244
Proximity key 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Premium Plus Package     4,119
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 12,580 11,810 5,260
Options (change) 11,703 10,987 4,756
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $57,030 $68,960 $27,455
Total Invoice $53,106 $64,201 $25,781

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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: $21,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,257
Model Year201420142017
ModelSLKSLKForte
TrimSLK250SLK350EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$57,030$68,960$27,455
Adjustments for Features-7,590-8,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,440$60,220$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$53,106$64,201$25,781
Adjustments for Features-7,068-8,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,038$56,064$25,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142017
ModelSLKSLKForte
TrimSLK250SLK350EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,390$13,540$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,590$8,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,068-8,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
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 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 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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
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 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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested322568%
Total Not Requested155032%

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