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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,340

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $21,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,579

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $20,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $19,800
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $18,764
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300     395
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550 550  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Universal garage door opener         350
Audio Package         2,000
Primo Package         4,000
Metal pedals         80
Floor mats         120
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250
Interior ambient lighting         450
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279     327
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512 512  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Universal garage door opener         291
Audio Package         1,844
Primo Package         3,711
Metal pedals         67
Floor mats         98
Illuminated door sill trim plates         208
Interior ambient lighting         374
Options (change) 10,740 8,040 8,030 5,440 7,645
Options (change) 9,988 7,477 7,468 5,059 6,920
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $50,065 $57,555 $72,855 $78,265 $28,340
Total Invoice $46,625 $53,591 $67,820 $72,851 $26,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,234
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$50,065$57,555$72,855$78,265$28,340
Adjustments for Features-3,020-5,320-4,370-5,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,045$52,235$68,485$72,745$28,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$21,440$25,700$0
Total Invoice$46,625$53,591$67,820$72,851$26,579
Adjustments for Features-2,812-4,954-4,068-5,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,813$48,637$63,752$67,713$26,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,824$19,939$23,900$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,170$9,470$8,520$9,670$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$5,320$4,370$5,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-4,954-4,068-5,1380

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

Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in101.2 in
Length184.5 in163.0 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.661.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested122563%
Total Not Requested72537%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested385087%
Total Not Requested60013%

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