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

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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,365

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $40,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,079

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $37,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoGL
TrimEXGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $62,570
Base Invoice $22,620 $58,190
Luxury Package 2,500  
Cargo tray 90 160
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
Tubular side steps 445  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Roof rack crossbars   320
Running boards   670
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Luxury Package 2,235  
Cargo tray 70 149
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850  
Tubular side steps 342  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Roof rack crossbars   298
Running boards   623
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 4,370 6,300
Options (change) 3,759 5,861
Destination 700 875
Total Price $29,365 $69,745
Total Invoice $27,079 $64,926

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,935
Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoGL
TrimEXGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16275/55-19
Total Price$29,365$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,365$62,320
Total Invoice$27,079$64,926
Adjustments for Features0-6,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,079$58,014

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoGL
TrimEXGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Running boards $350
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Barometer$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,330$12,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,912

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in121.1 in
Length180.7 in200.6 in
Width73.3 in76.0 in
Height68.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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