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

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $46,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,047

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $42,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelSoulCLSCLSCLS
Trim+CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,300 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $19,230 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Primo Lit Package 4,500      
Audio Package 1,500      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Floor mats 125      
Rear spoiler 395 400 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 800 800  
Metal pedals 80      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   490 490  
Premium Package       3,740
Heated second row seats       625
Primo Lit Package 4,176      
Audio Package 1,377      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Floor mats 102      
Rear spoiler 327 372 372  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 744 744  
Metal pedals 67      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   456 456  
Premium Package       3,478
Heated second row seats       581
Options (change) 7,650 8,180 4,930 7,165
Options (change) 6,922 7,608 4,585 6,663
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $28,845 $75,095 $79,055 $114,640
Total Invoice $27,047 $69,904 $73,586 $106,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,407
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelSoulCLSCLSCLS
Trim+CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,845$75,095$79,055$114,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-5,520-11,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$70,315$73,535$103,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,220$32,980
Total Invoice$27,047$69,904$73,586$106,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-5,138-10,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,047$65,454$68,448$96,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,994$30,669

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelSoulCLSCLSCLS
Trim+CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,750$11,530$12,270$18,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$5,520$11,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,450-5,138-10,557

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182015
ModelSoulCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length163.0 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height63.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested465079%
Total Not Requested120021%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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