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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $20,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $18,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,195 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $14,590 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Sunroof 800        
Special Edition Package 2,150        
iPod integration   380 380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460 460    
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Rear spoiler   300      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 700        
Special Edition Package 1,695        
iPod integration   353 353 353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Satellite radio   428 428    
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Rear spoiler   279      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,950 4,230 3,930 3,470 1,100
Options (change) 2,395 3,934 3,655 3,227 1,022
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $18,840 $39,095 $40,705 $44,335 $62,275
Total Invoice $17,680 $36,420 $37,917 $41,293 $58,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,588
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,840$39,095$40,705$44,335$62,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-3,285-5,110-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$36,785$37,420$39,225$58,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,440$21,430
Total Invoice$17,680$36,420$37,917$41,293$58,123
Adjustments for Features0-2,152-3,060-4,759-3,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$34,268$34,857$36,534$54,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,266$20,066

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside graphics$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,195$4,505$5,480$7,305$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310$3,285$5,110$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,152-3,060-4,759-3,789

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102011
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in108.7 in
Length161.6 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height63.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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