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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: $17,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $28,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $26,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSpectraSpectra
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $14,540 $15,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350   375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326   325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 720 1,175 400
Options (change) 996 996 670 1,045 360
Destination 925 925 925 650 650
Total Price $45,520 $58,220 $70,570 $17,375 $17,500
Total Invoice $42,399 $54,210 $65,695 $16,235 $16,390

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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: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,844
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSpectraSpectra
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$45,520$58,220$70,570$17,375$17,500
Adjustments for Features-11,140-13,140-14,8800-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,380$45,080$55,690$17,375$17,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,700$21,310$100$0
Total Invoice$42,399$54,210$65,695$16,235$16,390
Adjustments for Features-10,376-12,235-13,8520-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,023$41,975$51,843$16,235$16,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,952$19,820$56$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSpectraSpectra
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEXSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row $-300$-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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,165$14,165$15,905$1,025$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,140$13,140$14,880$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,376-12,235-13,8520-211

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20142009
ModelSLKSpectra
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in102.8 in
Length162.8 in177.2 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height51.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.2 ft3

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