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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $33,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $30,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKRio
TrimSLK300SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $14,025
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $13,305
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 720 720 1,085
Options (change) 670 670 957
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $49,245 $54,895 $15,760
Total Invoice $45,859 $51,114 $14,912

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,552
Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKRio
TrimSLK300SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18195/55-15
Total Price$49,245$54,895$15,760
Adjustments for Features-9,015-10,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$44,830$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$45,859$51,114$14,912
Adjustments for Features-8,395-9,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,464$41,742$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKRio
TrimSLK300SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Total Value of Features$10,515$11,565$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,015$10,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,395-9,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112009
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 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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