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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,975

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $27,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,920

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $25,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKSpectra
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $15,995
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $14,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 690 690 690 400
Options (change) 642 642 642 360
Destination 775 775 775 580
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,365 $48,415 $64,265 $16,975
Total Invoice $41,314 $45,081 $59,912 $15,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,395
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKSpectra
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$44,365$48,415$64,265$16,975
Adjustments for Features-8,590-8,590-11,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,775$39,825$52,710$16,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,935$0
Total Invoice$41,314$45,081$59,912$15,920
Adjustments for Features-7,999-7,998-10,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,315$37,083$49,140$15,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$15,825$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKSpectra
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $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 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,040$10,040$13,005$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,590$8,590$11,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,999-7,998-10,7720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKSpectra
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in102.8 in
Length160.7 in176.4 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.2 ft3

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