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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,810

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $50,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,969

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $47,061

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Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSSoul
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $19,800
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $18,764
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Ionizing air filtration 280 280 280  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Universal garage door opener       350
Audio Package       2,000
Primo Package       4,000
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       120
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Rear spoiler       395
Interior ambient lighting       450
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Remote start       425
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Ionizing air filtration 260 260 260  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Universal garage door opener       291
Audio Package       1,844
Primo Package       3,711
Cargo net       42
Floor mats       98
Illuminated door sill trim plates       208
Rear spoiler       327
Interior ambient lighting       374
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Remote start       353
Options (change) 8,980 2,240 280 8,115
Options (change) 8,353 2,084 260 7,310
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $79,525 $98,185 $126,575 $28,810
Total Invoice $74,030 $91,383 $117,784 $26,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,897
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSSoul
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$79,525$98,185$126,575$28,810
Adjustments for Features-8,770-14,110-17,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,755$84,075$108,915$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,320$38,160$0
Total Invoice$74,030$91,383$117,784$26,969
Adjustments for Features-8,164-13,132-16,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,866$78,251$101,351$26,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,385$35,485$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSSoul
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
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 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,110$17,450$21,000$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,770$14,110$17,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,164-13,132-16,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182017
ModelGLSSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in101.2 in
Length202.0 in163.0 in
Width76.1 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in63.5 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested71528%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested142573%
Total Not Requested52527%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested435098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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