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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: $24,095

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $20,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,700

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $18,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim!C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,900 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $18,985 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Premium Package 2,500        
Rear spoiler 295 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 700 700 700  
Universal garage door opener 350        
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Satellite radio   460 460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 2,195        
Rear spoiler 240 279      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 651 651 651  
Universal garage door opener 280        
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Satellite radio   428 428    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,395 9,510 9,210 8,750 6,330
Options (change) 2,915 8,845 8,566 8,138 5,886
Destination 800 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $24,095 $44,375 $45,985 $49,615 $67,505
Total Invoice $22,700 $41,331 $42,828 $46,204 $62,987

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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: $19,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,356
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim!C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,095$44,375$45,985$49,615$67,505
Adjustments for Features0-295-1,270-3,095-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,095$44,080$44,715$46,520$65,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,440$21,205
Total Invoice$22,700$41,331$42,828$46,204$62,987
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,183-2,882-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,700$41,056$41,645$43,322$60,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,266$19,860

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

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim!C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$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 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25   $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0  $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Speaker lights$100    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
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$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$4,300$4,595$5,570$7,395$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$1,270$3,095$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-1,183-2,882-2,071

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

Model Year20132011
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in108.7 in
Length162.2 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height63.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,616 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
23.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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