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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: $42,040

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $10,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,556

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $9,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $36,748 $41,663
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Wood trim     0    
Advanced Technology Package       2,000  
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 698    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Wood trim     0    
Advanced Technology Package       1,868  
Options (change) 15,930 15,930 13,130 2,000 0
Options (change) 14,817 14,817 12,213 1,868 0
Destination 925 925 925 940 940
Total Price $52,655 $56,255 $56,155 $42,040 $45,340
Total Invoice $49,036 $52,384 $52,291 $39,556 $42,603

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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: $12,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,816
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$52,655$56,255$56,155$42,040$45,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-350-1,420-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,655$54,405$55,805$40,620$42,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,150$0$2,125
Total Invoice$49,036$52,384$52,291$39,556$42,603
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-326-1,336-2,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,036$50,661$51,965$38,220$40,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,929$0$1,945

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

Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$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
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$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 recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
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 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  
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$0  
Total Value of Features$5,620$7,470$5,970$7,040$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$350$1,420$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-326-1,336-2,438

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

Model Year20142018
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.4 in
Length180.7 in187.4 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%

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