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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,765

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,956

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $7,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX Limited V6C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,400 $40,250 $47,900
Base Invoice $41,663 $37,433 $44,547
Remote start 425    
Power trunk closer   250 250
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050  
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Sunshades, second row   380  
Rear spoiler   350 350
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Heated front seats   580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850
Driver Assistance Package     2,250
Premium Package     700
Remote start 353    
Power trunk closer   233 233
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837  
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof   930 930
Sunshades, second row   354  
Rear spoiler   326 326
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Heated front seats   539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791
Driver Assistance Package     2,093
Premium Package     651
Options (change) 425 13,120 12,640
Options (change) 353 12,206 11,759
Destination 940 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $45,765 $54,365 $57,492
Total Invoice $42,956 $50,634 $53,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,580
Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX Limited V6C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,765$54,365$57,492
Adjustments for Features0-105-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,765$54,260$56,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,377
Total Invoice$42,956$50,634$53,258
Adjustments for Features0-98-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,956$50,536$52,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX Limited V6C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,540$8,645$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98-792

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelSorentoC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in111.8 in
Length187.4 in184.5 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

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