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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: $34,980

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $25,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,760

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $23,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSorento
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $32,395
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $30,420
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550  
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Class II trailer hitch       350
Floor mats       115
Cargo cover       125
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512  
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,070
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Class II trailer hitch       280
Floor mats       95
Cargo cover       100
Options (change) 10,320 10,320 1,640 1,790
Options (change) 9,599 9,599 1,526 1,545
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $60,185 $68,785 $97,505 $34,980
Total Invoice $56,035 $64,033 $90,742 $32,760

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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: $21,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,551
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSorento
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/60-18
Total Price$60,185$68,785$97,505$34,980
Adjustments for Features-4,000-4,350-9,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,185$64,435$87,730$34,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,545$0
Total Invoice$56,035$64,033$90,742$32,760
Adjustments for Features-3,724-4,049-9,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,311$59,984$81,645$32,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$29,334$0

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

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSorento
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,775$9,125$14,550$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$4,350$9,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,724-4,049-9,0970

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

Model Year20122011
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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212568%
Total Not Requested99032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212568%
Total Not Requested99032%

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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