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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $29,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $27,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKRio
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $12,695
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $12,045
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       70
Rear spoiler       250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       54
Rear spoiler       220
Options (change) 690 690 690 1,320
Options (change) 642 642 642 1,166
Destination 775 775 775 580
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,365 $48,415 $64,265 $14,595
Total Invoice $41,314 $45,081 $59,912 $13,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,802
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKRio
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18185/65-14
Total Price$44,365$48,415$64,265$14,595
Adjustments for Features-9,365-9,365-12,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$39,050$51,935$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,935$0
Total Invoice$41,314$45,081$59,912$13,791
Adjustments for Features-8,721-8,720-11,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,593$36,361$48,417$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$15,824$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKRio
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,840$10,840$13,805$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,365$9,365$12,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,721-8,720-11,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKRio
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in98.4 in
Length160.7 in166.9 in
Width70.4 in66.7 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft311.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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