Kia Seltos Kia Seltos 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $19,595

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016201620162016
ModelSeltosC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Floor mats 130          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295          
Sunroof 700          
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600 600 600 600
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800 800
Heated front seats   580 580 580    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Wood trim           0
Floor mats 0          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0          
Sunroof 0          
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558 558 558 558
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744 744
Heated front seats   539 539 539    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428 428
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,125 10,010 10,010 8,410 6,310 6,310
Options (change) 0 9,309 9,309 7,820 5,867 5,867
Destination 1,175 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $30,290 $49,885 $52,382 $60,135 $72,485 $80,485

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Seltos dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,296
Model Year202120162016201620162016
ModelSeltosC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$30,290$49,885$52,382$60,135$72,485$80,485
Adjustments for Features-3450-1,525-2,925-2,450-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$49,885$50,857$57,210$70,035$76,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,325$20,150$26,350

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year202120162016201620162016
ModelSeltosC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25     
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cyclist detection$25     
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Vehicle exit intervention$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Lockable center differential$150     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights$100     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,700$8,355$9,880$11,280$10,805$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0$1,525$2,925$2,450$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-130-1,412-2,723-2,281-3,956

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20212016
ModelSeltosC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in111.8 in
Length172.0 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height63.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft312.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.