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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,000

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $23,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,194

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $21,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSportage
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $29,990
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $28,206
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Floor mats       115
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 115
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 93
Destination 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $31,000
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $29,194

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,911
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSportage
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8260hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$31,000
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,475-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$54,840$66,075$31,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$29,194
Adjustments for Features-3,189-4,166-4,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,105$51,056$61,591$29,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,486$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSportage
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSX
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 
911 assist   $25
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
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
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   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,175$11,225$11,475$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,475$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,189-4,166-4,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKSportage
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in174.8 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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