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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: $42,900

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $24,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,312

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $22,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassSorento
TrimR350SX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $38,300
Base Invoice $49,002 $36,035
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Class II trailer hitch 550 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Heated front seats 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Roof rack 250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Third-row seating   1,200
Cargo cover   125
Roof rack crossbars   225
AWD   1,800
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Class II trailer hitch 512 332
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Heated front seats 698  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Roof rack 232  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Third-row seating   1,111
Cargo cover   104
Roof rack crossbars   187
AWD   1,693
Options (change) 13,770 3,750
Options (change) 12,808 3,427
Destination 875 850
Total Price $67,335 $42,900
Total Invoice $62,685 $40,312

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,833
Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassSorento
TrimR350SX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$67,335$42,900
Adjustments for Features-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,755$42,900
Total Invoice$62,685$40,312
Adjustments for Features-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,145$40,312

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassSorento
TrimR350SX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5400

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.1 in184.4 in
Width77.1 in74.2 in
Height65.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 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 ft336.9 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
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 liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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