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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: $22,820

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $181,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $169,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelSLS AMGOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $201,500 $19,895
Base Invoice $187,395 $18,510
Aluminum trim 0  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Rear spoiler   200
Aluminum trim 0  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 2,250
Options (change) 0 1,990
Destination 925 675
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $204,525 $22,820
Total Invoice $190,420 $21,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $174,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162,393
Model Year20142008
ModelSLS AMGOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$204,525$22,820
Adjustments for Features-7,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$197,165$22,820
Total Invoice$190,420$21,175
Adjustments for Features-6,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$183,568$21,175

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

Model Year20142008
ModelSLS AMGOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,835$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8520

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

Model Year20142008
ModelSLS AMGOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in107.1 in
Length182.6 in186.4 in
Width76.3 in71.1 in
Height49.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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