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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,095

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $17,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulCLACLA
Trim!CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $18,700 $29,807 $46,035
Premium Package 2,500 2,400 2,400
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Rear spoiler 295 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 650 800
Universal garage door opener 350    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rearview camera   460 460
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,195 2,232 2,232
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Rear spoiler 240 279 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 605 744
Universal garage door opener 280    
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rearview camera   428 428
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,745 8,260 8,410
Options (change) 3,220 7,682 7,821
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $24,095 $41,235 $58,835
Total Invoice $22,670 $38,414 $54,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,726
Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulCLACLA
Trim!CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,095$41,235$58,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,095$37,995$51,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$22,670$38,414$54,781
Adjustments for Features0-3,018-6,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,670$35,396$48,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,714

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulCLACLA
Trim!CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$6,490$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,018-6,671

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122016
ModelSoulCLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length162.2 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height63.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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