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

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,640

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $78,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,052

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $73,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelSoulSLSL
Trim!SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,500 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $19,521 $96,395 $130,609
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500    
Sun & Sound Package 2,600    
Metal pedals 80    
Floor mats 115    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 700 1,000
Wood trim     0
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325    
Sun & Sound Package 2,378    
Metal pedals 67    
Floor mats 93    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,345 700 1,000
Options (change) 5,736 651 930
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $27,640 $106,525 $144,915
Total Invoice $26,052 $99,221 $135,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,088
Model Year201420122012
ModelSoulSLSL
Trim!SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,640$106,525$144,915
Adjustments for Features0-12,970-14,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$93,555$130,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$26,052$99,221$135,014
Adjustments for Features0-12,081-13,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,052$87,140$121,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,812

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201420122012
ModelSoulSLSL
Trim!SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$18,520$19,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,970$14,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,081-13,062

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142012
ModelSoulSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length163.0 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%

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