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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,865

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $59,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,560

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $55,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011201120112011
ModelSorentoS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSX V6S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,700 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $29,765 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Premium Package 3,200          
Cargo net 50          
Floor mats 115          
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel   490 490 0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 1,350    
Premium Package 2,860          
Cargo net 40          
Floor mats 95          
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel   456 456 0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 1,256    
Options (change) 3,365 2,530 2,530 2,440 0 0
Options (change) 2,995 2,354 2,354 2,270 0 0
Destination 800 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $35,865 $95,405 $98,055 $142,315 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $33,560 $88,859 $91,324 $132,485 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,142
Model Year201320112011201120112011
ModelSorentoS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSX V6S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine276hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$35,865$95,405$98,055$142,315$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-3,490-9,340-15,515-15,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,865$92,015$94,565$132,975$146,010$196,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$40,960$53,995$104,345
Total Invoice$33,560$88,859$91,324$132,485$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,157-3,250-8,695-14,452-14,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,560$85,702$88,074$123,790$136,010$182,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,372$38,088$50,308$97,106

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

Model Year201320112011201120112011
ModelSorentoS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSX V6S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150     
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,640$10,030$10,130$15,980$22,155$22,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$3,490$9,340$15,515$15,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,157-3,250-8,695-14,452-14,537

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

Model Year20132011
ModelSorentoS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in124.6 in
Length183.9 in206.5 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height67.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested272598%
Total Not Requested552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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