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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: $28,765

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $44,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,932

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $41,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE400AMG E63 S+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $19,800
Base Invoice $58,637 $99,464 $18,764
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350   250
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Premium 1 Package 3,700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Heated second row seats 620 580  
Special order charge 250    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Wood trim   0  
Universal garage door opener     350
Audio Package     2,000
Primo Package     4,000
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     120
Rear spoiler     395
Interior ambient lighting     450
Remote start     425
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326   208
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Premium 1 Package 3,441    
Panoramic sunroof 930    
Heated second row seats 577 539  
Special order charge 233    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Wood trim   0  
Universal garage door opener     291
Audio Package     1,844
Primo Package     3,711
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     98
Rear spoiler     327
Interior ambient lighting     374
Remote start     353
Options (change) 8,960 1,300 8,070
Options (change) 8,336 1,209 7,273
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $73,005 $109,245 $28,765
Total Invoice $67,968 $101,668 $26,932

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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: $36,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,439
Model Year201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE400AMG E63 S+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6603hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$73,005$109,245$28,765
Adjustments for Features-8,160-9,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,845$99,360$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,515$0
Total Invoice$67,968$101,668$26,932
Adjustments for Features-7,597-9,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,371$92,469$26,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,098$0

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

Model Year201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSoul
TrimE400AMG E63 S+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Drift mode $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,585$13,310$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,160$9,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,597-9,1990

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

Model Year20182017
ModelE-ClassSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.7 in101.2 in
Length194.2 in163.0 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested170064%

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 radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested425096%
Total Not Requested2004%

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