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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: $36,405

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $27,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $25,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimR350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $49,002 $26,490 $31,125
Class II trailer hitch 550 350 350
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Roof rack 250    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Rear bumper protector   65  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Roof rack crossbars     195
Class II trailer hitch 512 280 280
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Roof rack 232    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014   1,340
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Heated front seats 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Rear bumper protector   50  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,610 1,595
Roof rack crossbars     150
Options (change) 10,835 7,655 3,985
Options (change) 10,078 6,865 3,560
Destination 875 800 800
Total Price $64,400 $36,405 $37,935
Total Invoice $59,955 $34,155 $35,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,026
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimR350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$64,400$36,405$37,935
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,495$36,405$37,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$59,955$34,155$35,485
Adjustments for Features-1,7740-631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,181$34,155$34,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$699

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelR-ClassSorentoSorento
TrimR350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300 $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,630$6,725$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7740-631

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.1 in183.9 in
Width77.1 in74.2 in
Height65.4 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested30026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220064%
Total Not Requested125036%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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