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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: $29,355

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $49,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSoulGLSGLS
TrimTurboGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,650 $69,550 $94,950
Floor mats 135    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Cargo net 70    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75    
Lighting Package   1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Ionizing air filtration   280 280
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Floor mats 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Cargo net 0    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 0    
Lighting Package   1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Ionizing air filtration   260 260
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Options (change) 530 8,720 1,905
Options (change) 0 8,111 1,772
Destination 1,175 995 995
Total Price $29,355 $79,265 $97,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,914
Model Year202120182018
ModelSoulGLSGLS
TrimTurboGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 1080, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$29,355$79,265$97,850
Adjustments for Features0-9,345-14,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$69,920$83,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,245

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year202120182018
ModelSoulGLSGLS
TrimTurboGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,015$13,360$18,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,345$14,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,699-13,668

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in121.1 in
Length165.2 in202.0 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height63.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,803 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
62.1 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested59024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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 detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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