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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: $40,795

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,397

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $7,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $41,500 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $37,502 $38,987 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim             0
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 0 0 14,270 13,300 14,270 13,300 11,470
Options (change) 0 0 13,273 12,371 13,273 12,371 10,669
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $40,795 $42,395 $49,945 $49,395 $53,165 $52,605 $52,920
Total Invoice $38,397 $39,882 $46,512 $46,001 $49,507 $48,986 $49,279

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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: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,584
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4290hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,795$42,395$49,945$49,395$53,165$52,605$52,920
Adjustments for Features-995-2,620-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$39,775$49,420$49,395$50,940$50,905$52,195
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$38,397$39,882$46,512$46,001$49,507$48,986$49,279
Adjustments for Features-937-2,465-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,460$37,417$46,023$46,001$47,435$47,403$48,604
Cost Above Minimum$43$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0  $0
AWD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350$350     
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150     
Rear HVAC unit $400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Folding third row seats $600     
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0     
Wood trim   $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,590$5,495$4,970$7,195$6,670$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$2,620$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-937-2,465-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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

Model Year20162012
ModelSorentoC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in108.7 in
Length187.4 in180.7 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.4 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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