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

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,275

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $32,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $29,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelSoulM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim!ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,900 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $18,985 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Premium Package 2,500        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Rear bumper protector 50        
Cargo tray 75 160 160 160 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 580 580 580 580
Interior ambient lighting 350        
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000 4,000  
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Heated front seats   750 750    
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140  
Premium Package 2,195        
Universal garage door opener 280        
Rear bumper protector 40        
Cargo tray 60 149 149 149 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 539 539 539 539
Interior ambient lighting 305        
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720 3,720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655 1,655  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Heated front seats   698 698    
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060  
Options (change) 3,575 9,130 9,130 8,380 740
Options (change) 3,080 8,491 8,491 7,793 688
Destination 800 875 875 875 875
Total Price $24,275 $56,495 $65,795 $66,845 $94,205
Total Invoice $22,865 $52,602 $61,251 $62,227 $87,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,235
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelSoulM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim!ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 880, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$24,275$56,495$65,795$66,845$94,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-7,335-6,885-11,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,275$51,660$58,460$59,960$83,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$8,300$31,385
Total Invoice$22,865$52,602$61,251$62,227$87,672
Adjustments for Features0-4,502-6,828-6,409-10,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$48,100$54,423$55,818$77,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,323$7,718$29,186

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelSoulM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim!ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Speaker lights$100    
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,150$6,985$9,485$9,035$13,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835$7,335$6,885$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,502-6,828-6,409-10,386

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20132011
ModelSoulM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in114.7 in
Length162.2 in188.5 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height63.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
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 radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested142556%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
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 radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested142556%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
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 radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested142556%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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