Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2008

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,520

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $22,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,086

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $20,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassSorento
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $24,295
Base Invoice $44,315 $22,620
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Roof rack 245  
Cargo tray 85 90
Heated front seats 720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Luxury Package   2,500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Rear spoiler   200
AWD w/low range   2,400
Class III trailer hitch   340
Class II trailer hitch 493  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Roof rack 228  
Cargo tray 79 70
Heated front seats 670  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Luxury Package   2,235
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   850
Rear spoiler   154
AWD w/low range   2,195
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 5,200 6,525
Options (change) 4,836 5,766
Destination 875 700
Total Price $53,725 $31,520
Total Invoice $50,026 $29,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,581
Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassSorento
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/70-16
Total Price$53,725$31,520
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,265$31,520
Total Invoice$50,026$29,086
Adjustments for Features-1,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,667$29,086

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

Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassSorento
TrimR350 / R320EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Barometer $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$10,690$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3590

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

Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.7 in
Length203.0 in180.7 in
Width75.7 in73.3 in
Height65.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested172566%
Total Not Requested90034%

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