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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: $45,765

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,956

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $4,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300C350eSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $44,400
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $41,663
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950  
Premium 1 Package 1,250    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Heated front seats 580 580  
Sunshades, second row 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850  
Blind spot warning system   550  
Premium Package   700  
Remote start     425
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814  
Premium 1 Package 1,163    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Heated front seats 539 539  
Sunshades, second row 354    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791  
Blind spot warning system   512  
Premium Package   651  
Remote start     353
Options (change) 9,745 9,365 425
Options (change) 9,067 8,713 353
Destination 995 995 940
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $50,990 $54,217 $45,765
Total Invoice $47,495 $50,212 $42,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,238
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300C350eSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$50,990$54,217$45,765
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,990$53,467$43,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0
Total Invoice$47,495$50,212$42,956
Adjustments for Features0-695-1,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,495$49,517$41,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300C350eSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$8,655$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-695-1,699

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in109.4 in
Length184.5 in187.4 in
Width71.3 in74.4 in
Height56.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.638.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.673.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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