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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: $27,695

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $21,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $20,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $24,295
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $22,620
Heating Package 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Luxury Package       2,500
Rear spoiler       200
Heating Package 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Luxury Package       2,235
Rear spoiler       154
Options (change) 2,440 2,440 1,450 2,700
Options (change) 2,270 2,270 1,349 2,389
Destination 875 875 875 700
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $49,265 $54,265 $69,025 $27,695
Total Invoice $45,879 $50,529 $64,325 $25,709

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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: $18,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,688
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$49,265$54,265$69,025$27,695
Adjustments for Features-2,665-3,715-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,600$50,550$62,720$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,120$0
Total Invoice$45,879$50,529$64,325$25,709
Adjustments for Features-2,482-3,459-5,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,397$47,070$58,449$25,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,052$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration  $100 
Satellite radio  $200 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,310$10,360$12,950$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$3,715$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,482-3,459-5,8760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092008
ModelSLKSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.7 in
Length160.7 in180.7 in
Width70.4 in73.3 in
Height51.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,084 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested172566%
Total Not Requested90034%

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