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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: $27,945

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $70,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,252

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $65,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim+SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,800 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $18,764 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Universal garage door opener 350        
Primo Package 4,000        
Audio Package 2,000        
Interior ambient lighting 450        
Floor mats 120        
Metal pedals 80        
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
Universal garage door opener 291        
Primo Package 3,711        
Audio Package 1,844        
Interior ambient lighting 374        
Floor mats 98        
Metal pedals 67        
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) 7,250 510 510 3,010 510
Options (change) 6,593 474 474 2,799 474
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $27,945 $97,985 $137,185 $135,785 $191,185
Total Invoice $26,252 $91,278 $127,825 $126,523 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,357
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim+SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine161hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$27,945$97,985$137,185$135,785$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-10,380-12,080-11,830-12,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$87,605$125,105$123,955$179,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$36,350$91,400
Total Invoice$26,252$91,278$127,825$126,523$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-9,669-11,256-11,023-11,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,252$81,609$116,569$115,500$166,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,960$33,891$85,093

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008200820082008
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
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
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 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
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
Speaker lights$100    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
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$7,150$17,530$19,230$18,980$19,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,380$12,080$11,830$12,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,669-11,256-11,023-11,343

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
ModelSoulSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length163.0 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 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

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested225051%
Total Not Requested220049%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested82542%

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%

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