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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,586

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $161,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,052

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $150,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSLS AMGOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $176,328 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Cargo net   50 50 50
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Cargo net   42 42 42
Options (change) 1,000 400 400 400
Options (change) 930 333 333 333
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $193,175 $32,285 $31,586 $31,795
Total Invoice $179,833 $29,980 $29,052 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149,128
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSLS AMGOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$193,175$32,285$31,586$31,795
Adjustments for Features-4,845-3000-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$188,330$31,985$31,586$28,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,855$3,456$0
Total Invoice$179,833$29,980$29,052$29,608
Adjustments for Features-4,510-2790-3,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$175,323$29,701$29,052$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,506$2,857$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSLS AMGOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,145$4,600$4,300$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$300$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,510-2790-3,413

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.4 in
Length182.6 in191.1 in
Width76.3 in73.2 in
Height49.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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