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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,595

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,415

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $4,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $34,520 $37,540
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 0 0
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 895 895
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $37,595 $40,795
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $35,415 $38,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,151
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$37,595$40,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-3,255-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$34,340$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$2,360
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$35,415$38,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-3,066-3,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$32,349$34,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$2,228

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$3,670$4,845$5,120$6,925$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$3,255$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-3,066-3,858

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082015
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in184.4 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.436.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.472.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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