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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: $25,285

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $22,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,801

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $20,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelSoulSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+!C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
UVO e-Services Package 500        
Primo Package 3,000        
Audio Package 1,400        
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Metal pedals 80 80      
Floor mats 115 115      
Rear spoiler 395 395 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 700 700 700
Sun & Sound Package   2,600      
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500      
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995  
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700
Lighting Package     985 985 985
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats     750 750 750
Rearview camera     460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
UVO e-Services Package 465        
Primo Package 2,740        
Audio Package 1,292        
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Metal pedals 67 67      
Floor mats 93 93      
Rear spoiler 327 327 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208 651 651 651
Sun & Sound Package   2,378      
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325      
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855  
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511
Lighting Package     916 916 916
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats     698 698 698
Rearview camera     428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Options (change) 6,090 6,290 13,120 12,820 10,825
Options (change) 5,483 5,689 12,202 11,923 10,068
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $25,285 $27,585 $47,985 $49,595 $51,690
Total Invoice $23,801 $26,005 $44,688 $46,185 $48,134

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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: $21,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,007
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelSoulSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+!C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,285$27,585$47,985$49,595$51,690
Adjustments for Features0-600-945-1,920-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,285$26,985$47,040$47,675$49,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$635$2,455
Total Invoice$23,801$26,005$44,688$46,185$48,134
Adjustments for Features0-566-880-1,788-2,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,801$25,439$43,808$44,397$46,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,638$0$589$2,282

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

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelSoulSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+!C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Speaker lights$100$100   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,300$4,645$5,620$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$945$1,920$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566-880-1,788-2,044

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

Model Year20142011
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length163.0 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height63.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested312584%
Total Not Requested60016%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested57521%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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