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

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Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,365

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $25,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,586

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $23,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelSoulSLKSLKSLK
Trim!SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,790 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $19,687 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500      
Sun & Sound Package 2,600      
Metal pedals 80      
Floor mats 125      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Rear spoiler 395      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325      
Sun & Sound Package 2,378      
Metal pedals 67      
Floor mats 104      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Rear spoiler 327      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Options (change) 6,750 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 6,074 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,365 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $26,586 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,309
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelSoulSLKSLKSLK
Trim!SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,365$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,650-4,700-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$50,365$54,615$65,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$26,586$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,399-4,376-4,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,586$46,895$50,846$61,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,486

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2015200820082008
ModelSoulSLKSLKSLK
Trim!SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$10,200$11,250$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650$4,700$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,399-4,376-4,614

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152008
ModelSoulSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length163.0 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height63.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.5 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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