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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: $40,040

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,688

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $4,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050 1,050
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460
Panoramic sunroof     976 976 976
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Options (change) 0 0 11,545 11,545 9,395
Options (change) 0 0 10,735 10,735 8,736
Destination 940 940 875 875 875
Total Price $40,040 $45,340 $45,320 $47,070 $49,270
Total Invoice $37,688 $42,603 $42,207 $43,835 $45,881

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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: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,256
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
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)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,040$45,340$45,320$47,070$49,270
Adjustments for Features-3,970-7,7450-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,595$45,320$45,895$47,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0$575$2,500
Total Invoice$37,688$42,603$42,207$43,835$45,881
Adjustments for Features-3,737-7,2770-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,951$35,326$42,207$42,741$44,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$534$2,324

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelSorentoSorentoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
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   
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   
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
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$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit  $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   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
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$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
Total Value of Features$7,815$11,590$3,845$5,020$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$7,745$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,737-7,2770-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182009
ModelSorentoC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in108.7 in
Length187.4 in182.3 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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