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

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Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $71,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009200920092009
ModelSeltosSLSLSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,990 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Floor mats 130        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 700 700 700 700
Wood trim       0 0
Floor mats 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 651 651 651 651
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 425 700 700 700 700
Options (change) 0 651 651 651 651
Destination 1,175 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $29,590 $101,375 $143,275 $139,175 $198,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,251
Model Year20212009200920092009
ModelSeltosSLSLSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,590$101,375$143,275$139,175$198,875
Adjustments for Features0-7,520-10,220-8,870-10,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$93,855$133,055$130,305$188,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212009200920092009
ModelSeltosSLSLSLSL
TrimSXSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Cyclist detection$25    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle exit intervention$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Speaker lights$100    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,425$19,945$22,645$21,295$22,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,520$10,220$8,870$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,005-9,522-8,265-9,610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212009
ModelSeltosSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.5 in100.8 in
Length172.0 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft310.2 ft3

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