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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: $22,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,801

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $20,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013201320132013
ModelSoulSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+!C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502
Universal garage door opener 350 350          
UVO e-Services Package 500            
Audio Package 1,400            
Primo Package 3,000            
Metal pedals 80 80          
Floor mats 115 115          
Rear spoiler 395 395 300 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 750 750 750 750 750
Sun & Sound Package   2,600          
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500          
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Universal garage door opener 291 291          
UVO e-Services Package 465            
Audio Package 1,292            
Primo Package 2,740            
Metal pedals 67 67          
Floor mats 93 93          
Rear spoiler 327 327 279 279 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208 698 698 698 698 698
Sun & Sound Package   2,378          
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325          
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 6,090 6,290 11,840 11,840 11,840 11,840 9,040
Options (change) 5,483 5,689 11,013 11,013 11,013 11,013 8,409
Destination 795 795 905 905 905 905 905
Total Price $25,285 $27,585 $48,095 $48,515 $51,695 $52,105 $51,345
Total Invoice $23,801 $26,005 $44,794 $45,184 $48,142 $48,523 $47,816

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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: $19,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,343
Model Year2014201420132013201320132013
ModelSoulSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+!C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,285$27,585$48,095$48,515$51,695$52,105$51,345
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,845-2,970-4,695-4,820-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,285$26,985$45,250$45,545$47,000$47,285$48,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,100
Total Invoice$23,801$26,005$44,794$45,184$48,142$48,523$47,816
Adjustments for Features0-566-2,650-2,766-4,372-4,489-2,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,801$25,439$42,144$42,418$43,770$44,034$45,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,638$0$274$1,626$1,890$2,883

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

Model Year2014201420132013201320132013
ModelSoulSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+!C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0  $0
AWD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50     
Speaker lights$100$100     
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50     
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,100$6,345$6,470$8,195$8,320$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,845$2,970$4,695$4,820$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566-2,650-2,766-4,372-4,489-2,789

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

Model Year20142013
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length163.0 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height63.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested300081%
Total Not Requested72519%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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