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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: $29,025

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $45,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,286

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $42,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSoulGL
Trim!GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $62,570
Base Invoice $21,561 $58,190
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 600
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Lighting Package   985
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Blind spot warning system   600
Heated second row seats   620
Proximity key   1,140
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 558
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Lighting Package   916
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Blind spot warning system   558
Heated second row seats   577
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 5,330 11,260
Options (change) 4,830 10,472
Destination 895 875
Total Price $29,025 $74,705
Total Invoice $27,286 $69,537

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,865
Model Year20182012
ModelSoulGL
Trim!GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/55-19
Total Price$29,025$74,705
Adjustments for Features0-7,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$66,770
Total Invoice$27,286$69,537
Adjustments for Features0-7,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,286$62,151

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelSoulGL
Trim!GL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
Boost gauge$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 $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,350$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,386

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelSoulGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in121.1 in
Length163.0 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height63.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,232 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested287575%
Total Not Requested95025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested135090%
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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