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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $196,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $183,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGOptima
TrimGT Final EditionHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $26,500
Base Invoice $206,069 $24,760
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 4,500 5,000
Options (change) 4,185 4,465
Destination 925 750
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $229,105 $32,250
Total Invoice $213,279 $29,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $193,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179,780
Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGOptima
TrimGT Final EditionHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8166hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$229,105$32,250
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$225,320$32,250
Total Invoice$213,279$29,975
Adjustments for Features-3,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$209,755$29,975

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

Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGOptima
TrimGT Final EditionHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$9,060$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5240

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

Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.0 in
Length182.6 in190.7 in
Width76.3 in72.1 in
Height49.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested275047%

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