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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: $43,720

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,055

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $9,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300C350eSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $39,900 $41,500
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $37,502 $38,987
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090    
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200    
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950    
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050      
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    
Premium Package   700    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250    
Technology Package     2,500 2,500
Remote start     425 425
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014    
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046    
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814    
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837      
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    
Premium Package   651    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093    
Technology Package     2,305 2,305
Remote start     353 353
Options (change) 13,120 12,640 2,925 2,925
Options (change) 12,206 11,759 2,658 2,658
Destination 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $54,365 $57,492 $43,720 $45,320
Total Invoice $50,634 $53,258 $41,055 $42,540

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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: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,913
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300C350eSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,365$57,492$43,720$45,320
Adjustments for Features-2,905-3,6550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,460$53,837$43,720$43,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,377$25$0
Total Invoice$50,634$53,258$41,055$42,540
Adjustments for Features-2,706-3,3860-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,928$49,872$41,055$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,944$40$0

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimC300C350eSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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$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 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$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$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$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,120$10,870$7,215$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$3,655$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,706-3,3860-1,525

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

Model Year20182016
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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 Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested140060%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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