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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptimaOptima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $27,865 $33,435
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Options (change) 8,010 8,010 5,425 350 350
Options (change) 7,448 7,448 5,044 291 291
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,035 $58,335 $70,800 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $49,383 $54,311 $65,995 $29,006 $34,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,108
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptimaOptima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,035$58,335$70,800$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features-4,585-5,635-6,2350-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,450$52,700$64,565$31,140$32,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$16,115$0$1,150
Total Invoice$49,383$54,311$65,995$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features-4,269-5,246-5,8120-4,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,114$49,065$60,183$29,006$29,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$15,069$0$974

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptimaOptima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
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  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$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  
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
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 front seats    $300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated front seats  $200  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,975$11,025$11,625$5,390$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$5,635$6,235$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,269-5,246-5,8120-4,596

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.4 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested104035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested104035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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