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

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Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $33,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosSLCSLC
TrimSXSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,990 $48,400 $61,350
Floor mats 130    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 700 350
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Rear spoiler   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Floor mats 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 651 326
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Rear spoiler   326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 425 13,870 7,720
Options (change) 0 12,900 7,181
Destination 1,175 995 995
Total Price $29,590 $63,265 $70,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,177
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosSLCSLC
TrimSXSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,590$63,265$70,065
Adjustments for Features0-7,040-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$56,225$62,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,950

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosSLCSLC
TrimSXSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
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 rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
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 keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
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 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,400$15,440$16,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,040$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,555-7,346

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.5 in95.7 in
Length172.0 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested337568%
Total Not Requested156532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested317570%
Total Not Requested139030%

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