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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: $21,535

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,005

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $19,395
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $18,045
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350   200
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Leather seating surfaces 770     600
Convenience Package       700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326   160
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Leather seating surfaces 716     535
Convenience Package       625
Options (change) 2,600 1,830 1,480 1,500
Options (change) 2,419 1,703 1,377 1,320
Destination 925 925 925 640
Total Price $47,050 $58,980 $71,330 $21,535
Total Invoice $43,822 $54,917 $66,402 $20,005

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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: $17,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,194
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$47,050$58,980$71,330$21,535
Adjustments for Features-8,185-9,335-10,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$49,645$60,405$21,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$21,540$0
Total Invoice$43,822$54,917$66,402$20,005
Adjustments for Features-7,623-8,692-10,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,199$46,225$56,232$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$20,033$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420142007
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,260$12,410$14,000$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,185$9,335$10,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,623-8,692-10,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142007
ModelSLKOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length162.8 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height51.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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