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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: $27,165

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $33,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,603

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $30,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350 / E320E500E55+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $19,800
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $18,764
Premium Package 2,950 3,550 3,650  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Universal garage door opener       350
Audio Package       2,000
Primo Package       4,000
Floor mats       120
Premium Package 2,744 3,302 3,395  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004  
Universal garage door opener       291
Audio Package       1,844
Primo Package       3,711
Floor mats       98
Options (change) 7,645 6,055 6,155 6,470
Options (change) 7,110 5,631 5,724 5,944
Destination 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $60,720 $70,130 $91,230 $27,165
Total Invoice $56,524 $65,366 $85,017 $25,603

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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: $32,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,948
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350 / E320E500E55+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,720$70,130$91,230$27,165
Adjustments for Features-1,045-3,970-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,675$66,160$88,060$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,485$28,385$0
Total Invoice$56,524$65,366$85,017$25,603
Adjustments for Features-973-3,700-2,9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,551$61,666$82,063$25,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,115$26,512$0

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

Model Year2006200620062017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350 / E320E500E55+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
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 warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,070$9,995$9,195$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$3,970$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-973-3,700-2,9540

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

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.2 in
Length190.9 in163.0 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft361.3 ft3

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Forward collision warning200No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested225051%
Total Not Requested220049%

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