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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,045

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $30,500
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $28,380
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Universal garage door opener     350
Technology Package     3,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Universal garage door opener     291
Technology Package     2,727
Options (change) 13,480 12,710 3,350
Options (change) 12,539 11,823 3,018
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $58,355 $71,285 $34,745
Total Invoice $54,338 $66,363 $32,293

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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: $19,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,785
Model Year201520152018
ModelSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,355$71,285$34,745
Adjustments for Features-4,575-5,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,780$65,560$34,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$54,338$66,363$32,293
Adjustments for Features-4,260-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,078$61,033$32,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152018
ModelSLKSLKOptima
TrimSLK250SLK350SX
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,290$12,440$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$5,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,260-5,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelSLKOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.4 in
Length162.8 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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