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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: $40,795

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $13,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,397

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $11,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $39,900 $41,500
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $37,502 $38,987
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 0 0
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $40,795 $42,395
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $38,397 $39,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,745
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$40,795$42,395
Adjustments for Features-210-1,260-1,5100-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,805$58,055$69,290$40,795$40,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$25$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$38,397$39,882
Adjustments for Features-196-1,173-1,4080-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,098$54,049$64,587$38,397$38,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,489$44$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorentoSorento
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$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  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upgraded headliner (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,275$10,525$9,015$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$1,260$1,510$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-196-1,173-1,4080-1,529

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in109.4 in
Length160.7 in187.4 in
Width70.4 in74.4 in
Height51.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.538.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested197566%
Total Not Requested101534%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested197566%
Total Not Requested101534%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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