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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: $24,500

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $82,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,076

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $76,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulSLSL
Trim!SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,300 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $20,162 $96,395 $130,609
Umber Package 1,100    
Metal pedals 80    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 700 1,000
Wood trim     0
Umber Package 1,024    
Metal pedals 67    
Floor mats 100    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,350 700 1,000
Options (change) 2,064 651 930
Destination 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $24,500 $106,525 $144,915
Total Invoice $23,076 $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: $65,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,874
Model Year201620122012
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)?, 6510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,500$106,525$144,915
Adjustments for Features0-16,395-17,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,500$90,130$127,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$23,076$99,221$135,014
Adjustments for Features0-15,271-16,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,076$83,950$118,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,811

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620122012
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 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
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  
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
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$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$3,900$20,295$21,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,395$17,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,271-16,253

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162012
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 !

Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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