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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: $33,305

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $22,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,310

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $20,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $32,395
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $30,420
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Floor mats       115
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Floor mats       95
Options (change) 9,070 9,070 4,430 115
Options (change) 8,436 8,436 4,120 95
Destination 875 875 875 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $55,895 $60,895 $72,005 $33,305
Total Invoice $52,045 $56,695 $67,096 $31,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,462
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$55,895$60,895$72,005$33,305
Adjustments for Features-3,515-4,565-4,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,380$56,330$67,290$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,910$0
Total Invoice$52,045$56,695$67,096$31,310
Adjustments for Features-3,273-4,250-4,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,772$52,445$62,702$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$13,930$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSX V6
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,390$11,440$11,590$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$4,565$4,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,273-4,250-4,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092011
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested134057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested134057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

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