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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: $24,095

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $33,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $30,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350E550E63 AMG!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $19,600
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $18,700
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400    
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 800 250
Rear spoiler 300 300   295
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Premium Package       2,500
Interior ambient lighting       350
Universal garage door opener       350
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092    
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 744 200
Rear spoiler 279 279   240
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Premium Package       2,195
Interior ambient lighting       305
Universal garage door opener       280
Options (change) 7,790 6,650 800 3,745
Options (change) 7,245 6,184 744 3,220
Destination 875 875 875 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $57,265 $63,825 $89,125 $24,095
Total Invoice $53,318 $59,418 $83,067 $22,670

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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: $29,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,905
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350E550E63 AMG!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,265$63,825$89,125$24,095
Adjustments for Features-4,020-5,720-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$58,105$83,255$24,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$30,010$0
Total Invoice$53,318$59,418$83,067$22,670
Adjustments for Features-3,743-5,325-5,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,575$54,093$77,596$22,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$28,021$0

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

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350E550E63 AMG!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Speaker lights   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,895$8,595$8,745$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$5,720$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,743-5,325-5,4710

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

Model Year20102012
ModelE-ClassSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in100.4 in
Length191.7 in162.2 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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