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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: $36,405

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $35,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $32,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoGL
TrimEX V6SX V6GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $58,200
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $54,126
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
Rear bumper protector 65    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   195 300
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Class IV trailer hitch     530
Premium II Package     8,650
Leather seating surfaces     2,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates     570
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280  
Rear bumper protector 50    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars   150 279
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Class IV trailer hitch     493
Premium II Package     8,044
Leather seating surfaces     1,981
Illuminated door sill trim plates     530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 7,655 3,985 12,900
Options (change) 6,865 3,560 11,997
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $36,405 $37,935 $71,975
Total Invoice $34,155 $35,485 $66,998

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,086
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoGL
TrimEX V6SX V6GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18275/55-19
Total Price$36,405$37,935$71,975
Adjustments for Features0-675-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,405$37,260$65,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$34,155$35,485$66,998
Adjustments for Features0-631-5,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,155$34,854$61,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoGL
TrimEX V6SX V6GL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$8,325$13,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631-5,757

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in121.1 in
Length183.9 in200.6 in
Width74.2 in76.0 in
Height67.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277551%
Total Not Requested270549%

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