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

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,715

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $46,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,114

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $43,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelSoulGL
Trim!GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,500 $62,570
Base Invoice $19,521 $58,190
Sun & Sound Package 2,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 600
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Lighting Package   985
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Heated second row seats   620
Proximity key   1,140
Sun & Sound Package 2,378  
Universal garage door opener 291  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 558
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Lighting Package   916
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Heated second row seats   577
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 6,420 11,230
Options (change) 5,798 10,444
Destination 795 875
Total Price $27,715 $74,675
Total Invoice $26,114 $69,509

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,264
Model Year20142012
ModelSoulGL
Trim!GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/55-19
Total Price$27,715$74,675
Adjustments for Features0-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,715$65,940
Total Invoice$26,114$69,509
Adjustments for Features0-8,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,114$61,378

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelSoulGL
Trim!GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$12,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,131

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142012
ModelSoulGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in121.1 in
Length163.0 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height63.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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