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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,060

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $18,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,055

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $17,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $24,995
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $23,270
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 690 690    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Luxury Package       1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       595
Rear spoiler       200
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 642 642    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Luxury Package       1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)       531
Rear spoiler       154
Options (change) 3,010 3,010 2,590 2,395
Options (change) 2,800 2,800 2,409 2,115
Destination 775 775 775 670
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,685 $50,735 $66,165 $28,060
Total Invoice $43,472 $47,239 $61,679 $26,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,000
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8192hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$46,685$50,735$66,165$28,060
Adjustments for Features-3,670-3,670-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,015$47,065$59,745$28,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,730$0
Total Invoice$43,472$47,239$61,679$26,055
Adjustments for Features-3,417-3,417-5,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,055$43,822$55,694$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$15,639$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$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 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Barometer   $25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,600$9,600$12,350$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$3,670$6,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,417-3,417-5,9850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.7 in
Length160.7 in179.8 in
Width70.4 in73.3 in
Height51.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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