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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: $29,685

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $25,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,383

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $24,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSorento
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $25,345
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $23,600
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550 340
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Cargo tray 100 100 100 110
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Running boards 670   0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,970 1,970  
Luxury Package       1,500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       995
Rear spoiler       200
Tubular side steps       445
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512 262
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Cargo tray 93 93 93 85
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Running boards 623   0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 1,832 1,832  
Luxury Package       1,340
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       850
Rear spoiler       154
Tubular side steps       342
Options (change) 5,630 4,960 2,620 3,590
Options (change) 5,237 4,614 2,437 3,033
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $55,495 $63,425 $98,485 $29,685
Total Invoice $51,673 $59,048 $91,653 $27,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,039
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSorento
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/70-16
Total Price$55,495$63,425$98,485$29,685
Adjustments for Features-4,565-4,565-13,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,930$58,860$84,880$29,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,930$33,950$0
Total Invoice$51,673$59,048$91,653$27,383
Adjustments for Features-4,251-4,250-12,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,422$54,798$78,992$27,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,376$31,570$0

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

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSorento
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio  $200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Barometer   $25
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$9,470$18,510$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$4,565$13,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,251-4,250-12,6610

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

Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in106.7 in
Length189.1 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in73.3 in
Height70.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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