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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,040

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $61,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,740

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $57,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassSorento
TrimML63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,990 $33,150
Base Invoice $88,341 $31,125
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,500
Heated steering wheel 225  
Class II trailer hitch   350
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   125
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,340
Heated steering wheel 209  
Class II trailer hitch   280
Floor mats   95
Cargo cover   100
Options (change) 1,865 2,090
Options (change) 1,735 1,815
Destination 875 800
Total Price $97,730 $36,040
Total Invoice $90,951 $33,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,710
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassSorento
TrimML63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20235/60-18
Total Price$97,730$36,040
Adjustments for Features-9,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,595$36,040
Total Invoice$90,951$33,740
Adjustments for Features-8,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,450$33,740

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassSorento
TrimML63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,835$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in183.9 in
Width75.2 in74.2 in
Height70.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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