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

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Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,385

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,828

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $16,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoM-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $48,500
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $45,105
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Cargo cover 150 150  
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Lighting Package     890
Sunroof     1,290
Comfort Package     1,450
Premium Package     3,750
Class III trailer hitch     490
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690
Satellite radio     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Proximity key     1,080
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750
Class II trailer hitch 327 327  
Cargo cover 120 120  
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Lighting Package     828
Sunroof     1,200
Comfort Package     1,349
Premium Package     3,488
Class III trailer hitch     456
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642
Satellite radio     465
Obstacle detection, rear     698
Proximity key     1,004
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698
Options (change) 2,345 2,345 11,640
Options (change) 2,140 2,140 10,828
Destination 940 940 775
Total Price $42,385 $47,685 $60,915
Total Invoice $39,828 $44,743 $56,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,214
Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoM-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$42,385$47,685$60,915
Adjustments for Features-1,420-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,965$43,065$60,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0
Total Invoice$39,828$44,743$56,708
Adjustments for Features-1,334-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,494$40,408$56,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,914$0

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

Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoM-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6ML500
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$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Sunroof  $900
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,925$13,125$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,334-4,3350

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

Model Year20182006
ModelSorentoM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in114.7 in
Length187.4 in188.5 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

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