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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: $28,340

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $39,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,579

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $36,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350E63 AMG+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $19,800
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $18,764
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 250
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Heated second row seats 625    
Heated steering wheel 490    
Primo Package     4,000
Audio Package     2,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Interior ambient lighting     450
Rear spoiler     395
Floor mats     120
Metal pedals     80
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 208
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Heated second row seats 581    
Heated steering wheel 456    
Primo Package     3,711
Audio Package     1,844
Universal garage door opener     291
Interior ambient lighting     374
Rear spoiler     327
Floor mats     98
Metal pedals     67
Options (change) 10,145 3,820 7,645
Options (change) 9,436 3,554 6,920
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $68,170 $96,195 $28,340
Total Invoice $63,461 $89,524 $26,579

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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: $34,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,706
Model Year201220122017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350E63 AMG+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$68,170$96,195$28,340
Adjustments for Features-5,560-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,610$90,960$28,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,350$0
Total Invoice$63,461$89,524$26,579
Adjustments for Features-5,176-4,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,285$84,652$26,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,367$0

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

Model Year201220122017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE350E63 AMG+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,585$9,260$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,176-4,8720

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

Model Year20122017
ModelE-ClassSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.2 in
Length192.7 in163.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height58.9 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested102570%
Total Not Requested44030%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested415093%
Total Not Requested3007%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested97550%

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