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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $26,800
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $25,040
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330 2,330  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Navigation system       1,400
Premium Package       2,950
Limited Package       3,350
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167 2,167  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Navigation system       1,250
Premium Package       2,635
Limited Package       3,250
Options (change) 11,500 10,730 5,310 7,700
Options (change) 10,698 9,982 4,940 7,135
Destination 925 925 925 800
Total Price $56,375 $69,305 $77,135 $35,300
Total Invoice $52,497 $64,522 $71,802 $32,975

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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: $15,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,759
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$56,375$69,305$77,135$35,300
Adjustments for Features-5,115-6,265-6,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$63,040$70,245$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$18,985$0
Total Invoice$52,497$64,522$71,802$32,975
Adjustments for Features-4,763-5,833-6,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,734$58,689$65,388$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$17,654$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520152013
ModelSLKSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,190$12,340$12,965$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$6,265$6,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,763-5,833-6,4140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152013
ModelSLKOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.0 in
Length162.8 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height51.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested72524%
Total Not Requested230576%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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