Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,505

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $40,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,380

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $37,231

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSorentoCLSCLS
TrimSX V6CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,395 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $30,420 $66,309 $88,257
Floor mats 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850
Floor mats 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791
Options (change) 1,315 2,610 1,820
Options (change) 1,165 2,427 1,693
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $34,505 $74,785 $97,595
Total Invoice $32,380 $69,611 $90,825

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Sorento dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,699
Model Year201120122012
ModelSorentoCLSCLS
TrimSX V6CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,505$74,785$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,795-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,505$70,990$92,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,985
Total Invoice$32,380$69,611$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,532-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,380$66,079$86,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,446

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120122012
ModelSorentoCLSCLS
TrimSX V6CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$10,420$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,532-4,300

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length183.9 in194.5 in
Width74.2 in74.1 in
Height67.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.