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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: $28,790

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $19,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,939

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $18,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017201720172017
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim!C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,790 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $19,687 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Universal garage door opener 350          
Sun & Sound Package 2,600          
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500          
Floor mats 125          
Rear spoiler 395 350 350      
Metal pedals 80          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250          
Interior ambient lighting 450          
Remote start 425          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package   1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium 3 Package         2,450 2,450
designo Package         3,100 500
Universal garage door opener 291          
Sun & Sound Package 2,378          
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325          
Floor mats 104          
Rear spoiler 327 326 326      
Metal pedals 67          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208          
Interior ambient lighting 374          
Remote start 353          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package   1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Premium 3 Package         2,279 2,279
designo Package         2,883 465
Options (change) 7,175 8,115 8,115 5,595 8,200 5,600
Options (change) 6,427 7,548 7,548 5,204 7,627 5,209
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $28,790 $48,540 $51,047 $58,520 $74,325 $79,325
Total Invoice $26,939 $45,208 $47,257 $54,489 $69,188 $73,838

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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: $16,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,470
Model Year201520172017201720172017
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim!C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$28,790$48,540$51,047$58,520$74,325$79,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-4,530-5,680-6,345-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$45,535$46,517$52,840$67,980$72,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,305$22,445$26,745
Total Invoice$26,939$45,208$47,257$54,489$69,188$73,838
Adjustments for Features0-2,799-4,194-5,289-5,906-6,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,939$42,409$43,063$49,200$63,282$67,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$654$6,791$20,873$24,871

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

Model Year201520172017201720172017
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim!C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
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     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   $0$0
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Speaker lights$100     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$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     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$7,405$8,930$10,080$10,745$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$4,530$5,680$6,345$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,799-4,194-5,289-5,906-6,558

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

Model Year20152017
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.8 in
Length163.0 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height63.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

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