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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: $28,450

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $75,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,720

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $69,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim+SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,300 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $19,230 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Primo Lit Package 4,500        
Audio Package 1,500        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Interior ambient lighting 450        
Floor mats 125        
Metal pedals 80        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 700 700 700 700
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim       0 0
Primo Lit Package 4,176        
Audio Package 1,377        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Interior ambient lighting 374        
Floor mats 102        
Metal pedals 67        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 651 651 651 651
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,255 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,930
Options (change) 6,595 2,725 2,725 2,725 2,725
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $28,450 $103,605 $145,505 $141,405 $201,105
Total Invoice $26,720 $96,505 $135,563 $131,750 $187,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,545
Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim+SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine161hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$28,450$103,605$145,505$141,405$201,105
Adjustments for Features0-9,920-12,620-11,270-12,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$93,685$132,885$130,135$188,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$26,720$96,505$135,563$131,750$187,271
Adjustments for Features0-9,240-11,758-10,500-11,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,720$87,265$123,805$121,250$175,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,540$33,985$88,161

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
Trim+SL550SL600SL63 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 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
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    
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
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    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
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$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    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,475$17,395$20,095$18,745$20,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,920$12,620$11,270$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,240-11,758-10,500-11,845

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182009
ModelSoulSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length163.0 in180.4 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.5 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested265045%
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
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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