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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK300SLK350EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $20,690
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $19,255
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Navigation system     1,075
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Options (change) 6,960 6,960 3,470
Options (change) 6,474 6,474 3,100
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $55,485 $61,135 $24,835
Total Invoice $51,663 $56,918 $23,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,730
Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK300SLK350EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$55,485$61,135$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,340-7,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,145$53,745$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$51,663$56,918$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5,903-6,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,760$50,038$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK300SLK350EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,315$11,365$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$7,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,903-6,8800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelSLKOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length160.7 in189.0 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested129060%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested129060%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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