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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Soul 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 Soul Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,310 Kia Soul Turbo | |||||||
| Difference: $15,235 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Soul |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $27,650 |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Metal pedals | 100 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 135 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Metal pedals | 0 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 8,870 | 8,870 | 8,870 | 8,870 | 7,660 | 6,960 | 485 |
| Options (change) | 8,251 | 8,251 | 8,251 | 8,251 | 7,125 | 6,474 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,175 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $44,545 | $44,965 | $47,765 | $48,175 | $49,110 | $68,465 | $29,310 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Soul
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,565 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,408 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Soul |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 640, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $44,545 | $44,965 | $47,765 | $48,175 | $49,110 | $68,465 | $29,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -125 | -1,700 | -1,825 | -1,400 | -1,900 | -2,330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,545 | $44,840 | $46,065 | $46,350 | $47,710 | $66,565 | $26,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $3,165 | $22,020 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Soul
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Soul |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,970 | $5,095 | $6,670 | $6,795 | $6,370 | $6,870 | $7,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $125 | $1,700 | $1,825 | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -116 | -1,583 | -1,700 | -1,304 | -1,772 | -93 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Soul
| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | Soul |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 165.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 63.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 2,803 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 62.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
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