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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: $28,820

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $23,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,026

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $22,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $20,300
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $19,230
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350       395
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
Heated front seats 580        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated steering wheel 250        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Universal garage door opener         350
Audio Package         1,500
Primo Lit Package         4,500
Metal pedals         80
Floor mats         125
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250
Remote start         425
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326       327
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
Heated front seats 539        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930  
Heated steering wheel 233        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Universal garage door opener         291
Audio Package         1,377
Primo Lit Package         4,176
Metal pedals         67
Floor mats         102
Illuminated door sill trim plates         208
Remote start         353
Options (change) 11,400 9,790 9,210 7,470 7,625
Options (change) 10,605 9,107 8,567 6,949 6,901
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $52,645 $64,185 $76,305 $82,165 $28,820
Total Invoice $49,033 $59,764 $71,035 $76,485 $27,026

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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: $20,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,519
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$52,645$64,185$76,305$82,165$28,820
Adjustments for Features-3,745-6,370-5,220-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,900$57,815$71,085$76,245$28,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,915$22,185$27,345$0
Total Invoice$49,033$59,764$71,035$76,485$27,026
Adjustments for Features-3,488-5,931-4,859-5,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,545$53,833$66,176$70,974$27,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,288$20,631$25,429$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
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 
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$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Speaker lights    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$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 steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$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$8,795$11,420$10,270$10,970$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$6,370$5,220$5,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,488-5,931-4,859-5,5110

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

Model Year20182018
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 Capacity17.4 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested140060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested565097%
Total Not Requested2003%

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