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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: $30,665

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $21,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $19,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEXEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $25,950 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $24,595 $26,490 $31,125
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400      
Heating Package 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Premium Plus Package       3,800    
Floor mats       115 115 115
Limited Package         2,000  
Premium Package         3,300  
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302      
Heating Package 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
Premium Plus Package       3,395    
Floor mats       95 95 95
Limited Package         1,785  
Premium Package         2,945  
Options (change) 8,155 8,155 4,935 3,915 5,415 115
Options (change) 7,582 7,582 4,588 3,490 4,825 95
Destination 775 775 775 800 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $52,280 $56,330 $69,510 $30,665 $34,165 $34,065
Total Invoice $48,673 $52,439 $64,788 $28,885 $32,115 $32,020

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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: $18,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,251
Model Year200720072007201220122012
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, 11380, 11550, 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$52,280$56,330$69,510$30,665$34,165$34,065
Adjustments for Features-2,725-2,725-4,0250-1,550-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,555$53,605$65,485$30,665$32,615$33,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0$1,950$2,500
Total Invoice$48,673$52,439$64,788$28,885$32,115$32,020
Adjustments for Features-2,537-2,537-3,7520-1,457-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,136$49,902$61,036$28,885$30,658$31,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,900$0$1,773$2,289

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720072007201220122012
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 
Heated steering wheel     $100
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 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
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$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$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$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$9,075$9,075$10,375$6,350$7,900$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$2,725$4,025$0$1,550$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,537-2,537-3,7520-1,457-846

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072012
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested114044%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested114044%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested122532%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%

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