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

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,315

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $53,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,437

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $49,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSoulGLSGLSGLS
Trim+GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,300 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $19,230 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Primo Lit Package 4,500      
Audio Package 1,500      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Rear spoiler 395      
Floor mats 125      
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Cargo net 50      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75      
Remote start 425      
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Ionizing air filtration   280 280 280
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Primo Lit Package 4,176      
Audio Package 1,377      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Rear spoiler 327      
Floor mats 102      
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Cargo net 42      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62      
Remote start 353      
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Ionizing air filtration   260 260 260
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 8,120 12,620 3,615 280
Options (change) 7,312 11,739 3,363 260
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $29,315 $83,165 $99,560 $126,575
Total Invoice $27,437 $77,416 $92,662 $117,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,047
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSoulGLSGLSGLS
Trim+GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$29,315$83,165$99,560$126,575
Adjustments for Features0-10,670-14,610-16,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,315$72,495$84,950$110,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,455$37,820
Total Invoice$27,437$77,416$92,662$117,784
Adjustments for Features0-9,932-13,598-15,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,437$67,484$79,064$102,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,580$35,169

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSoulGLSGLSGLS
Trim+GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,290$14,960$18,900$20,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,670$14,610$16,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,932-13,598-15,131

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in121.1 in
Length163.0 in202.0 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height63.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.249.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft393.8 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 sunroof1200Yes
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
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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested5850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested71528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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