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

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

Lowest Total Price: $22,285

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $34,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,061

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $31,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelSoulSoulR-Class
Trim+!R350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $52,690
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $49,002
Audio Package 1,400    
UVO e-Services Package 500    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 115 115  
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Cargo tray 80 80 85
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 600
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Audio Package 1,292    
UVO e-Services Package 465    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 93 93  
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Cargo tray 67 67 79
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208 558
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Options (change) 3,090 3,865 3,155
Options (change) 2,743 3,426 2,935
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $22,285 $25,160 $56,720
Total Invoice $21,061 $23,742 $52,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,797
Model Year201420142012
ModelSoulSoulR-Class
Trim+!R350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$22,285$25,160$56,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$23,260$50,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$21,061$23,742$52,812
Adjustments for Features0-1,793-5,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,061$21,949$46,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$888$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelSoulSoulR-Class
Trim+!R350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights $125 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,625$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,793-5,954

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

Model Year20142012
ModelSoulR-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in126.6 in
Length163.0 in203.1 in
Width70.9 in77.1 in
Height63.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%

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