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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: $50,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $71,300 $94,900
Floor mats 130    
Sunroof 700    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 800 850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Floor mats 0    
Sunroof 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 744 791
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 1,125 8,980 7,490
Options (change) 0 8,352 6,967
Destination 1,175 875 875
Total Price $30,290 $81,155 $103,265

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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: $47,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,224
Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$81,155$103,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,290$77,785$98,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,010

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,350$11,720$12,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,137-4,160

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212012
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested107546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

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