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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: $31,065

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $20,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,300

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $18,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEXEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $26,950 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $25,545 $26,490 $29,765
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470   3,400  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Heated front seats 690 690        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700        
Satellite radio     500      
Premium Plus Package       3,200    
Floor mats       115 115 115
Limited Package         2,000  
Universal garage door opener           350
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367   3,035  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Heated front seats 642 642        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116        
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581        
Satellite radio     465      
Premium Plus Package       2,860    
Floor mats       95 95 95
Limited Package         1,785  
Universal garage door opener           280
Options (change) 7,705 7,705 3,585 3,315 5,515 465
Options (change) 7,166 7,166 3,334 2,955 4,915 375
Destination 775 775 775 800 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $51,380 $55,430 $67,160 $31,065 $34,265 $32,965
Total Invoice $47,838 $51,605 $62,604 $29,300 $32,205 $30,940

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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: $17,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,216
Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEXEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8191hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$51,380$55,430$67,160$31,065$34,265$32,965
Adjustments for Features-2,945-2,945-3,545-445-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,435$52,485$63,615$30,620$32,270$32,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$1,650$2,345
Total Invoice$47,838$51,605$62,604$29,300$32,205$30,940
Adjustments for Features-2,742-2,742-3,305-420-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,096$48,863$59,299$28,880$30,330$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,203$0$1,450$2,060

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEXEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive, small     $5
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50 
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$50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$9,975$9,975$10,575$7,475$9,025$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$2,945$3,545$445$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,742-2,742-3,305-420-1,8750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelSLKSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length160.7 in183.9 in
Width70.4 in74.2 in
Height51.0 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft372.5 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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
First-aid kit15No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested124045%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested271582%

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