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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: $39,695

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,365

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $7,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $36,470 $41,385
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Rearview camera 460 460 460    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
Rear spoiler 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Rearview camera 428 428 428    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
Rear spoiler 279        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Options (change) 13,120 12,820 10,825 0 0
Options (change) 12,202 11,923 10,068 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $47,985 $49,595 $51,690 $39,695 $44,995
Total Invoice $44,688 $46,185 $48,134 $37,365 $42,280

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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: $11,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,401
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSX V6SX Limited V6
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$47,985$49,595$51,690$39,695$44,995
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-3,270-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,985$48,620$50,440$36,425$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$0$1,525
Total Invoice$44,688$46,185$48,134$37,365$42,280
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-3,078-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,688$45,277$46,970$34,287$35,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$0$1,373

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

Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSX V6SX Limited V6
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
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
Surround sound   $250$250
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 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upgraded headliner (optional)   $0$0
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,370$5,345$5,620$7,640$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$3,270$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-3,078-6,620

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

Model Year20112017
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.4 in
Length182.3 in187.4 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.438.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.473.0 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested77542%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested77542%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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