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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,565

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $41,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,360

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $38,356

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelCLSCLSSorento
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $33,150
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $31,125
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
iPod integration 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Floor mats     115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
iPod integration 395 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Floor mats     95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 6,825 6,090 1,615
Options (change) 6,347 5,664 1,435
Destination 875 875 800
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,950 $103,115 $35,565
Total Invoice $71,716 $96,141 $33,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,430
Model Year200820082012
ModelCLSCLSSorento
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$76,950$103,115$35,565
Adjustments for Features-3,140-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,810$98,275$35,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$71,716$96,141$33,360
Adjustments for Features-2,926-4,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,790$91,628$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082012
ModelCLSCLSSorento
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,530$12,230$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,926-4,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
ModelCLSSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in183.9 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height54.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.872.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

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