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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: $39,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,428

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006200620062006
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,800 $44,100 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,470 $41,385 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Power driver seat     600 600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790 790
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Power driver seat     558 558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735 735
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Options (change) 0 0 9,135 9,135 8,535 8,535 4,955
Options (change) 0 0 8,497 8,497 7,939 7,939 4,608
Destination 895 895 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,695 $44,995 $39,110 $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $61,480
Total Invoice $37,365 $42,280 $36,428 $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $57,322

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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: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,330
Model Year2017201720062006200620062006
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$39,695$44,995$39,110$42,860$46,860$47,460$61,480
Adjustments for Features-5,595-8,7950-1,225-300-1,525-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,100$36,200$39,110$41,635$46,560$45,935$59,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,870
Total Invoice$37,365$42,280$36,428$39,916$43,636$44,194$57,322
Adjustments for Features-5,267-8,2640-1,141-279-1,420-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,098$34,016$36,428$38,775$43,357$42,774$55,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,495

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

Model Year2017201720062006200620062006
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850     
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Proximity key$250$250     
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Around view cameras $500     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200     
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Forward collision warning $200     
Lane departure warning $200     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Pedestrian detection $50     
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers      $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
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     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
App support$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
HD radio$50$50     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Heated second row seats $200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0     
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0     
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$9,550$12,750$3,955$5,180$4,255$5,480$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$8,795$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,267-8,2640-1,141-279-1,420-1,399

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

Model Year20172006
ModelSorentoC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in106.9 in
Length187.4 in178.4 in
Width74.4 in68.0 in
Height66.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.0 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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