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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $35,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelE-ClassSeltos
TrimE400SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $27,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 300  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Heated front seats 750  
Satellite radio 460  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rearview camera 279  
Auto-dimming headlights 233  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Heated front seats 698  
Satellite radio 428  
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 3,030 1,125
Options (change) 2,820 0
Destination 925 1,175
Total Price $66,255 $30,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,615
Model Year20172021
ModelE-ClassSeltos
TrimE400SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,255$30,290
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,295$30,290

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelE-ClassSeltos
TrimE400SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cyclist detection $25
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,160$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelE-ClassSeltos
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in103.5 in
Length194.2 in172.0 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft362.8 ft3

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