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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: $28,315

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,558

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $20,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,800 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $18,764 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Primo Package 4,000        
Audio Package 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120        
Rear spoiler 395 350      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250        
Metal pedals 80        
Remote start 425        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated steering wheel   250      
Heated front seats   580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Primo Package 3,711        
Audio Package 1,844        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 98        
Rear spoiler 327 326      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208        
Metal pedals 67        
Remote start 353        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Heated steering wheel   233      
Heated front seats   539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 7,620 8,750 6,690 6,960 4,370
Options (change) 6,899 8,140 6,223 6,474 4,065
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,315 $49,995 $61,085 $74,055 $79,065
Total Invoice $26,558 $46,568 $56,880 $68,942 $73,601

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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: $18,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,500
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$28,315$49,995$61,085$74,055$79,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-5,320-4,920-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$47,300$55,765$69,135$74,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,465$21,835$26,895
Total Invoice$26,558$46,568$56,880$68,942$73,601
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-4,954-4,580-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,558$44,058$51,926$64,362$69,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,868$20,304$25,010

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelSoulC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim+C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
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
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights$100    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,945$9,570$9,170$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$5,320$4,920$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510-4,954-4,580-4,533

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

Model Year20172018
ModelSoulC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.8 in
Length163.0 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height63.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 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 +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested395089%
Total Not Requested50011%
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
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested122563%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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