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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: $27,795

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $14,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,844

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $13,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800 $25,345
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614 $23,600
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     200
CD changer, in-dash 480 480 480 480 480 480  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Wood trim           0  
Luxury Package             1,500
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     154
CD changer, in-dash 446 446 446 446 446 446  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Wood trim           0  
Luxury Package             1,340
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 3,200 4,540 1,700
Options (change) 5,597 5,597 5,597 5,597 2,993 4,239 1,494
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $42,255 $42,675 $45,855 $46,265 $45,505 $66,945 $27,795
Total Invoice $39,378 $39,768 $42,726 $43,107 $42,400 $62,458 $25,844

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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: $12,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,638
Model Year2013201320132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$42,255$42,675$45,855$46,265$45,505$66,945$27,795
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,160-3,885-4,010-2,185-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,220$40,515$41,970$42,255$43,320$64,210$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,100$23,990$0
Total Invoice$39,378$39,768$42,726$43,107$42,400$62,458$25,844
Adjustments for Features-1,896-2,013-3,620-3,736-2,036-2,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,482$37,755$39,106$39,371$40,364$59,906$25,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$1,624$1,889$2,882$22,424$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo net      $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear bumper protector      $40
Skid plates      $150
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter      $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Barometer      $25
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,830$7,555$7,680$5,855$6,405$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$2,160$3,885$4,010$2,185$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,896-2,013-3,620-3,736-2,036-2,5520

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

Model Year20132009
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.7 in
Length180.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.3 in
Height56.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,084 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 Room55.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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