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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: $29,310

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $21,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $27,650
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580        
Heated steering wheel 250        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metal pedals         100
Floor mats         135
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539        
Heated steering wheel 233        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Metal pedals         0
Floor mats         0
Illuminated door sill trim plates         0
Options (change) 9,690 8,060 7,210 7,210 485
Options (change) 9,013 7,497 6,707 6,707 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,175
Total Price $50,935 $62,455 $74,305 $81,905 $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: $18,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,081
Model Year20182018201820182021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$50,935$62,455$74,305$81,905$29,310
Adjustments for Features-3,420-6,695-5,745-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,515$55,760$68,560$75,010$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,245$21,045$27,495$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSoul
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
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 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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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 collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
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 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights    $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
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$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$7,745$11,020$10,070$11,220$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$6,695$5,745$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,185-6,234-5,348-6,4180

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

Model Year20182021
ModelC-ClassSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in102.4 in
Length184.5 in165.2 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.662.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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