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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: $52,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,047

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $48,875

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Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSSoul
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $20,300
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $19,230
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Heated steering wheel 250    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800   250
Folding second row seats 440    
Universal garage door opener     350
Audio Package     1,500
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     395
Interior ambient lighting     450
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Heated steering wheel 233    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744   208
Folding second row seats 409    
Universal garage door opener     291
Audio Package     1,377
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     327
Interior ambient lighting     374
Options (change) 5,415 2,250 7,650
Options (change) 5,037 2,093 6,922
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $81,560 $112,145 $28,845
Total Invoice $75,922 $104,365 $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: $46,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,062
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSSoul
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8577hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$81,560$112,145$28,845
Adjustments for Features-6,245-9,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,315$102,200$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,885$0
Total Invoice$75,922$104,365$27,047
Adjustments for Features-5,813-9,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,109$95,110$27,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,001$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSSoul
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
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 
Total Value of Features$12,520$16,220$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,245$9,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,813-9,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,159 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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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 key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested92555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested430074%
Total Not Requested155026%

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