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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $46,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,047

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $42,857

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Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSSoul
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $20,300
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $19,230
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Heated steering wheel 490 490    
Rear spoiler 400 400   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800   250
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package     3,740  
Heated second row seats     625  
Primo Lit Package       4,500
Audio Package       1,500
Universal garage door opener       350
Interior ambient lighting       450
Metal pedals       80
Floor mats       125
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Heated steering wheel 456 456    
Rear spoiler 372 372   327
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744   208
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package     3,478  
Heated second row seats     581  
Primo Lit Package       4,176
Audio Package       1,377
Universal garage door opener       291
Interior ambient lighting       374
Metal pedals       67
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 8,180 4,930 7,165 7,650
Options (change) 7,608 4,585 6,663 6,922
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $75,095 $79,055 $114,640 $28,845
Total Invoice $69,904 $73,586 $106,680 $27,047

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,407
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSSoul
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$75,095$79,055$114,640$28,845
Adjustments for Features-4,780-5,520-11,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,315$73,535$103,295$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,220$32,980$0
Total Invoice$69,904$73,586$106,680$27,047
Adjustments for Features-4,450-5,138-10,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,454$68,448$96,123$27,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,994$30,669$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSSoul
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$12,270$18,095$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$5,520$11,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,450-5,138-10,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152018
ModelCLSSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.2 in
Length194.5 in163.0 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested465079%
Total Not Requested120021%
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%

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