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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,095

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $32,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $29,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim!E350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,600 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $18,700 $46,314 $52,629
Premium Package 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear spoiler 295 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 750 750
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 2,195    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Universal garage door opener 280    
Rear spoiler 240 279 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 698 698
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 3,745 5,770 5,770
Options (change) 3,220 5,366 5,366
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $24,095 $56,445 $63,235
Total Invoice $22,670 $52,555 $58,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,189
Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim!E350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,095$56,445$63,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,095$52,475$58,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$22,670$52,555$58,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,696-4,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,670$48,859$54,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim!E350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$7,495$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,696-4,068

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122012
ModelSoulE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.4 in108.7 in
Length162.2 in185.0 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height63.4 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.9 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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%

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