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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: $35,565

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $11,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,360

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $10,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $33,150
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $31,125
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Wood trim     0  
Floor mats       115
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,340
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Wood trim     0  
Floor mats       95
Options (change) 11,470 11,470 8,670 1,615
Options (change) 10,668 10,668 8,064 1,435
Destination 875 875 875 800
Total Price $47,145 $50,365 $50,120 $35,565
Total Invoice $43,907 $46,902 $46,674 $33,360

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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: $12,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,011
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$47,145$50,365$50,120$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,145$48,665$49,920$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$0
Total Invoice$43,907$46,902$46,674$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,907$45,319$46,488$32,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$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$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,820$6,520$5,020$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-464

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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