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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $37,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $34,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoulSoul
TrimE350 / E320E500E55!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $17,560 $17,560
Sunroof Package (wagon) 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690        
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Leather seating surfaces       900 900
Sunroof         700
Sunroof Package (wagon) 1,395 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642        
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Leather seating surfaces       800 800
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 4,305 3,615 1,425 900 1,600
Options (change) 4,004 3,362 1,325 800 1,400
Destination 775 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $57,380 $67,690 $86,500 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $53,418 $63,097 $80,618 $19,055 $19,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,266
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoulSoul
TrimE350 / E320E500E55!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10420, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,380$67,690$86,500$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-5,475-8,400-6,7000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,905$59,290$79,800$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,385$27,895$0$500
Total Invoice$53,418$63,097$80,618$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-5,097-7,830-6,2440-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,321$55,267$74,374$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,946$26,053$0$411

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

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoulSoul
TrimE350 / E320E500E55!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Speaker lights   $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,420$10,345$8,645$1,945$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$8,400$6,700$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,097-7,830-6,2440-189

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in100.4 in
Length190.9 in161.6 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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