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

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $18,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,840

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $17,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSportage
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $21,995
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $20,650
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     150
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Luxury Package             1,500
Navigation system             1,200
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     120
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Luxury Package             1,300
Navigation system             1,075
Options (change) 9,030 8,060 9,030 8,060 6,230 7,570 2,850
Options (change) 8,398 7,496 8,398 7,496 5,794 7,040 2,495
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,705 $44,155 $47,925 $47,365 $47,680 $69,075 $25,540
Total Invoice $41,637 $41,126 $44,632 $44,111 $44,404 $64,420 $23,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,673
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSportage
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8173hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/60-16
Total Price$44,705$44,155$47,925$47,365$47,680$69,075$25,540
Adjustments for Features-3,330-2,805-5,030-4,505-3,530-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,375$41,350$42,895$42,860$44,150$65,045$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695$0
Total Invoice$41,637$41,126$44,632$44,111$44,404$64,420$23,840
Adjustments for Features-3,101-2,613-4,684-4,196-3,287-3,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,536$38,513$39,948$39,915$41,117$60,662$23,840
Cost Above Minimum$23$0$1,435$1,402$2,604$22,149$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSportage
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $900
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo net      $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
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
Wiper de-icer      $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear bumper protector      $40
Skid plate (one)      $50
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat      $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,770$6,245$8,470$7,945$6,970$7,470$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$2,805$5,030$4,505$3,530$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,101-2,613-4,684-4,196-3,287-3,7580

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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