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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: $39,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $36,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoulSoul
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMG!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,950 $86,050 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $52,034 $80,026 $17,560 $17,560
iPod integration 425 425    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550   900 900
Sunroof       700
iPod integration 395 395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442   800 800
Sunroof       600
Options (change) 2,685 425 900 1,600
Options (change) 2,497 395 800 1,400
Destination 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $59,510 $89,950 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $55,406 $83,896 $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: $31,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,019
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoulSoul
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMG!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6507hp V8142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT5T7A4A4
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$59,510$89,950$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-7,875-9,0750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,635$80,875$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,240$0$500
Total Invoice$55,406$83,896$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-7,332-8,4640-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,074$75,432$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,358$0$411

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

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoulSoul
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMG!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,520$11,720$2,645$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,875$9,075$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,332-8,4640-189

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

Model Year20082011
ModelE-ClassSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in100.4 in
Length192.3 in161.6 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,046 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
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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