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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: $43,295

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,702

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $8,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $41,500 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $37,502 $38,987 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153
Technology Package 2,500 2,500      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860 2,860
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750 750 750
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 2,305 2,305      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660 2,660
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698 698 698
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 15,930 15,930 13,130
Options (change) 2,305 2,305 14,817 14,817 12,213
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $43,295 $44,895 $52,655 $56,255 $56,155
Total Invoice $40,702 $42,187 $49,036 $52,384 $52,291

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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: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,185
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4290hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,295$44,895$52,655$56,255$56,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-205-2,055-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$43,270$52,450$54,200$55,600
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0$1,750$3,150
Total Invoice$40,702$42,187$49,036$52,384$52,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,527-191-1,914-517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,702$40,660$48,845$50,470$51,774
Cost Above Minimum$42$0$0$1,625$2,929

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

Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0   
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$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$6,740$8,365$6,945$8,795$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$205$2,055$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527-191-1,914-517

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

Model Year20162014
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
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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