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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,850 Kia Sorento SX | |||||||
| Difference: $11,765 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,775 Kia Sorento SX | |||||||
| Difference: $10,572 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Sorento | Sorento |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,350 | $35,770 | $38,950 | $39,360 | $41,400 | $35,000 | $38,300 |
| Base Invoice | $32,876 | $33,266 | $36,224 | $36,605 | $38,502 | $32,925 | $36,035 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,910 | 10,940 | 11,910 | 10,940 | 9,110 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 11,078 | 10,176 | 11,078 | 10,176 | 8,474 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $48,165 | $47,615 | $51,765 | $51,205 | $51,415 | $35,850 | $39,150 |
| Total Invoice | $44,859 | $44,347 | $48,207 | $47,686 | $47,881 | $33,775 | $36,885 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,995 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,789 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Sorento | Sorento |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 550, 10 | 550, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/55-19 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $48,165 | $47,615 | $51,765 | $51,205 | $51,415 | $35,850 | $39,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | 0 | -2,375 | -1,850 | -875 | -230 | -1,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,640 | $47,615 | $49,390 | $49,355 | $50,540 | $35,620 | $38,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25 | $0 | $1,775 | $1,740 | $2,925 | $0 | $2,460 |
| Total Invoice | $44,859 | $44,347 | $48,207 | $47,686 | $47,881 | $33,775 | $36,885 |
| Adjustments for Features | -489 | 0 | -2,212 | -1,723 | -815 | -217 | -1,008 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,370 | $44,347 | $45,995 | $45,963 | $47,066 | $33,558 | $35,877 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $23 | $0 | $1,648 | $1,616 | $2,719 | $0 | $2,319 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Sorento | Sorento |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,945 | $5,420 | $7,795 | $7,270 | $6,295 | $5,650 | $6,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $525 | $0 | $2,375 | $1,850 | $875 | $230 | $1,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -489 | 0 | -2,212 | -1,723 | -815 | -217 | -1,008 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | Sorento |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 184.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 66.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,595 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 36.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 72.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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