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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: $28,060

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,055

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $24,995
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $23,270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300       200
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Wood trim       0  
Luxury Package         1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279       154
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Wood trim       0  
Luxury Package         1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)         531
Options (change) 3,390 3,090 3,090 720 2,395
Options (change) 3,153 2,874 2,874 669 2,115
Destination 875 875 875 875 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $38,255 $39,865 $43,955 $61,895 $28,060
Total Invoice $35,639 $37,136 $40,940 $57,770 $26,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,513
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8192hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$38,255$39,865$43,955$61,895$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,000-2,300-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,255$38,815$40,955$59,595$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$2,700$21,340$0
Total Invoice$35,639$37,136$40,940$57,770$26,055
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,794-2,147-929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,639$36,158$38,146$55,623$25,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$2,507$19,984$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Skid plates    $150
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Barometer    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,980$6,930$6,230$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,000$2,300$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,794-2,147-929

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

Model Year20112006
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.7 in
Length182.3 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in73.3 in
Height56.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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