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

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Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $50,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $75,150 $108,900
Floor mats 130    
Sunroof 700    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 800  
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Folding second row seats   440  
Floor mats 0    
Sunroof 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 744  
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 1,125 4,290 2,250
Options (change) 0 3,990 2,093
Destination 1,175 995 995
Total Price $30,290 $80,435 $112,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,633
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,290$80,435$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-7,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,290$77,140$104,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,710

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key$250  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,975$11,270$15,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,067-6,789

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in113.2 in
Length172.0 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height63.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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