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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: $43,080

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $57,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,413

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $53,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorentoM-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $94,990
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $88,341
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Tubular side steps 495 495  
Driver Assistance Package     2,100
Class III trailer hitch     550
Heated steering wheel     225
Heated second row seats     620
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Running boards     0
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Class II trailer hitch 327 327  
Cargo cover 120 120  
Tubular side steps 410 410  
Driver Assistance Package     1,953
Class III trailer hitch     512
Heated steering wheel     209
Heated second row seats     577
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Running boards     0
Options (change) 3,040 1,040 4,585
Options (change) 2,725 857 4,265
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $43,080 $46,380 $100,450
Total Invoice $40,413 $43,460 $93,481

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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: $50,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,033
Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorentoM-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19265/45-20
Total Price$43,080$46,380$100,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$45,205$93,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$40,413$43,460$93,481
Adjustments for Features0-1,101-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,413$42,359$87,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,946$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorentoM-Class
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
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 
Running boards  $350
Tubular side steps$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,275$7,450$12,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,101-6,035

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

Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in114.8 in
Length187.4 in189.1 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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