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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: $29,310

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $70,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
TrimTurboSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,650 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Floor mats 135        
Metal pedals 100        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim       0 0
Floor mats 0        
Metal pedals 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 485 2,710 2,710 2,710 2,710
Options (change) 0 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520
Destination 1,175 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $29,310 $100,185 $139,385 $135,485 $193,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,155
Model Year20212008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
TrimTurboSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 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$29,310$100,185$139,385$135,485$193,385
Adjustments for Features0-9,655-11,355-10,505-11,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$90,530$128,030$124,980$181,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212008200820082008
ModelSoulSLSLSLSL
TrimTurboSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
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
Remote app$25    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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 collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Speaker lights$100    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
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 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,425$19,080$20,780$19,930$20,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,655$11,355$10,505$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,994-10,580-9,788-10,668

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20212008
ModelSoulSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.4 in100.8 in
Length165.2 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,803 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft310.2 ft3

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