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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.
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: $21,915 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Seltos | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SX | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,990 | $39,500 | $46,050 | $52,000 | $65,200 | $72,800 |
| Floor mats | 130 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 295 | |||||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||||
| Premium 4 Package | 8,650 | 8,650 | 7,400 | 5,700 | 5,700 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | |||||
| Floor mats | 0 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Premium 4 Package | 8,045 | 8,045 | 6,882 | 5,301 | 5,301 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,125 | 11,780 | 11,780 | 10,300 | 7,900 | 7,900 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 10,956 | 10,956 | 9,579 | 7,347 | 7,347 |
| Destination | 1,175 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $30,290 | $52,205 | $54,712 | $63,225 | $74,025 | $81,625 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,545 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,165 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Seltos | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SX | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 175hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $30,290 | $52,205 | $54,712 | $63,225 | $74,025 | $81,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,370 | -2,895 | -5,045 | -3,545 | -4,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,290 | $50,835 | $51,817 | $58,180 | $70,480 | $76,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $982 | $7,345 | $19,645 | $26,095 |
Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Seltos | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SX | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $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 | $150 | $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 | ||||||
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $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 | $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 | $10,070 | $11,595 | $13,745 | $12,245 | $13,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,370 | $2,895 | $5,045 | $3,545 | $4,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,276 | -2,681 | -4,697 | -3,300 | -4,370 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Model | Seltos | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 172.0 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,088 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4250 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 2215 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4250 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 2215 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 2215 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2750 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1615 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3500 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1615 | 32% |
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