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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: $35,915

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $12,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,640

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $11,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $31,125 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Floor mats 115        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Remote start 350        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580      
Heated steering wheel   250      
Rear spoiler   350      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Polished alloy wheels       1,950 1,250
Floor mats 95        
Panoramic sunroof 1,340 930 930 930 930
Remote start 280        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539      
Heated steering wheel   233      
Rear spoiler   326      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Polished alloy wheels       1,814 1,163
Options (change) 1,965 7,175 5,115 7,335 4,045
Options (change) 1,715 6,675 4,758 6,823 3,763
Destination 800 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,915 $48,420 $59,510 $74,430 $78,740
Total Invoice $33,640 $45,103 $55,415 $69,291 $73,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,448
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$35,915$48,420$59,510$74,430$78,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-3,715-3,315-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$47,330$55,795$71,115$75,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,465$23,785$28,145
Total Invoice$33,640$45,103$55,415$69,291$73,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-3,459-3,086-3,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,640$44,088$51,956$66,205$70,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,868$22,117$26,172

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

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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    
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 suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,830$10,455$10,055$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$3,715$3,315$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015-3,459-3,086-3,039

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

Model Year20122018
ModelSorentoC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length183.9 in184.5 in
Width74.2 in71.3 in
Height67.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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