Kia Soul Kia Soul 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,640

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $70,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,052

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $65,226

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim!SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,500 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $19,521 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500        
Sun & Sound Package 2,600        
Interior ambient lighting 450        
Floor mats 115        
Metal pedals 80        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Premium I Package       2,500  
Wood trim       0 0
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325        
Sun & Sound Package 2,378        
Interior ambient lighting 374        
Floor mats 93        
Metal pedals 67        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Premium I Package       2,325  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,345 510 510 3,010 510
Options (change) 5,736 474 474 2,799 474
Destination 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $27,640 $97,985 $137,185 $135,785 $191,185
Total Invoice $26,052 $91,278 $127,825 $126,523 $178,045

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Soul dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,928
Model Year20142008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim!SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$27,640$97,985$137,185$135,785$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-11,055-12,755-12,505-12,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$86,930$124,430$123,280$178,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$36,350$91,400
Total Invoice$26,052$91,278$127,825$126,523$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-10,298-11,885-11,652-11,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,052$80,980$115,940$114,871$166,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,960$33,891$85,094

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim!SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
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
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
HD radio$50    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Speaker lights$100    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$17,355$19,055$18,805$19,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,055$12,755$12,505$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,298-11,885-11,652-11,971

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142008
ModelSoulSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length163.0 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.