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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: $34,065

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $18,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $17,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $33,150
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $31,125
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Floor mats       115
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Floor mats       95
Options (change) 9,685 8,915 5,250 115
Options (change) 9,009 8,293 4,884 95
Destination 875 875 875 800
Total Price $53,060 $64,590 $73,625 $34,065
Total Invoice $49,409 $60,132 $68,534 $32,020

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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: $14,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,315
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$53,060$64,590$73,625$34,065
Adjustments for Features-4,375-5,525-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,685$59,065$67,275$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,590$0
Total Invoice$49,409$60,132$68,534$32,020
Adjustments for Features-4,074-5,144-5,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,335$54,988$62,623$32,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,288$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSorento
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
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 bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
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, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$11,865$12,690$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$5,525$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,074-5,144-5,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelSLKSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in183.9 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.2 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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