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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: $25,655

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $33,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,108

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $31,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelSoulSoulE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim+!E350E550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $46,314 $52,629
Primo Package 3,000      
Audio Package 1,400      
UVO e-Services Package 500      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Interior ambient lighting 450 450    
Floor mats 115 115    
Rear spoiler 395 395 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 750 750
Sun & Sound Package   2,600    
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500    
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
Primo Package 2,740      
Audio Package 1,292      
UVO e-Services Package 465      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Interior ambient lighting 374 374    
Floor mats 93 93    
Rear spoiler 327 327 279 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208 698 698
Sun & Sound Package   2,378    
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325    
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Options (change) 6,460 6,660 8,880 8,880
Options (change) 5,790 5,996 8,259 8,259
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $25,655 $27,955 $59,555 $66,345
Total Invoice $24,108 $26,312 $55,448 $61,763

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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: $30,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,737
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelSoulSoulE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim+!E350E550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4164hp I4302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,655$27,955$59,555$66,345
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,870-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,655$27,355$55,685$62,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$6,390
Total Invoice$24,108$26,312$55,448$61,763
Adjustments for Features0-565-3,603-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,108$25,747$51,845$57,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,639$0$5,943

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

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelSoulSoulE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim+!E350E550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,800$7,070$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,870$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565-3,603-3,975

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

Model Year20142012
ModelSoulE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length163.0 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height63.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested330089%
Total Not Requested42511%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested30012%

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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