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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: $34,505

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $10,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,380

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $9,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $30,420
Premium II Package 3,500    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700  
Floor mats     115
Premium II Package 3,255    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 1,070
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651  
Floor mats     95
Options (change) 10,895 7,395 1,315
Options (change) 10,131 6,876 1,165
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $44,670 $47,270 $34,505
Total Invoice $41,603 $44,021 $32,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,893
Model Year200920092011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$44,670$47,270$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,670$47,045$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0
Total Invoice$41,603$44,021$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,603$43,811$30,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$0

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

Model Year200920092011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,570$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,670

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento features.

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

Model Year20092011
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 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		12.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.472.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento specs.

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 headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
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

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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