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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: $17,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $31,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,660

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $29,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKSpectra
TrimSLK300SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $16,450
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $15,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sport Package   1,160  
6-speed manual   0  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
CD changer, in-dash     300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Sport Package   1,079  
6-speed manual   0  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
CD changer, in-dash     270
Options (change) 720 1,880 700
Options (change) 670 1,749 630
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $49,245 $56,055 $17,800
Total Invoice $45,859 $52,193 $16,660

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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: $22,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,874
Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKSpectra
TrimSLK300SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$49,245$56,055$17,800
Adjustments for Features-8,940-8,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,305$47,115$17,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$0
Total Invoice$45,859$52,193$16,660
Adjustments for Features-8,325-8,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,534$43,869$16,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,335$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201120112009
ModelSLKSLKSpectra
TrimSLK300SLK350SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,140$10,140$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,940$8,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,325-8,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112009
ModelSLKSpectra
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in102.8 in
Length160.7 in177.2 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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