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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: $27,890

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $19,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,205

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $18,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,800 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $18,764 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Primo Package 4,000          
Audio Package 2,000          
Universal garage door opener 350          
Metal pedals 80          
Floor mats 120          
Rear spoiler 395 300 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 700 700 700 700 700
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  
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0
Primo Package 3,711          
Audio Package 1,844          
Universal garage door opener 291          
Metal pedals 67          
Floor mats 98          
Rear spoiler 327 279 279 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 651 651 651 651 651
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  
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,195 12,010 12,010 12,010 12,010 9,210
Options (change) 6,546 11,171 11,171 11,171 11,171 8,567
Destination 895 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $27,890 $47,685 $48,105 $50,905 $51,315 $50,660
Total Invoice $26,205 $44,410 $44,801 $47,405 $47,786 $47,177

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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: $18,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,418
Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,890$47,685$48,105$50,905$51,315$50,660
Adjustments for Features0-845-970-2,545-2,670-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,890$46,840$47,135$48,360$48,645$49,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775
Total Invoice$26,205$44,410$44,801$47,405$47,786$47,177
Adjustments for Features0-787-903-2,370-2,486-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,205$43,623$43,898$45,035$45,300$46,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581

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

Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
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$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100     
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     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$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     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Speaker lights$100     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Heated second row seats$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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,845$4,970$6,545$6,670$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845$970$2,545$2,670$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-787-903-2,370-2,486-973

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

Model Year20172012
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length163.0 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height63.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 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 +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested355080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested122563%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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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