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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $197,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $184,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelSLS AMGOptimaOptima
TrimGT Final EditionSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $206,069 $27,865 $33,435
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 4,500 400 400
Options (change) 4,185 333 333
Destination 925 850 850
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $213,279 $29,048 $34,618

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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: $193,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180,037
Model Year201520162016
ModelSLS AMGOptimaOptima
TrimGT Final EditionSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$229,105$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features-4,5050-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$224,600$31,190$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$213,279$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features-4,1940-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$209,085$29,048$30,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

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

Model Year201520162016
ModelSLS AMGOptimaOptima
TrimGT Final EditionSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200  
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row$-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  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,320$4,815$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1940-4,595

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,727 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 SX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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