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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: $24,895

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $22,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $20,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelSoulSLKSLKSLK
Trim!SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,300 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $20,162 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Universal garage door opener 350      
Umber Package 1,100      
Floor mats 120      
Metal pedals 80      
Rear spoiler 395 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 700 700  
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Universal garage door opener 291      
Umber Package 1,024      
Floor mats 100      
Metal pedals 67      
Rear spoiler 327 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 651 651  
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 2,745 3,655 2,885 1,810
Options (change) 2,391 3,400 2,684 1,684
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $24,895 $47,030 $58,560 $70,185
Total Invoice $23,403 $43,800 $54,523 $65,334

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,614
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelSoulSLKSLKSLK
Trim!SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$24,895$47,030$58,560$70,185
Adjustments for Features0-6,210-7,360-9,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$40,820$51,200$61,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$20,365
Total Invoice$23,403$43,800$54,523$65,334
Adjustments for Features0-5,783-6,853-8,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,403$38,017$47,670$56,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$18,939

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelSoulSLKSLKSLK
Trim!SLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$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
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$100
Total Value of Features$3,950$10,160$11,310$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,210$7,360$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,783-6,853-8,378

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162012
ModelSoulSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length163.0 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.1 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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