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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,340 Kia Seltos SX | ||||||
| Difference: $70,392 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Seltos |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 | $27,990 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||||
| Cargo net | 50 | |||||
| Floor mats | 130 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 295 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | 465 | 465 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Cargo net | 0 | |||||
| Floor mats | 0 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,250 | 7,250 | 2,250 | 500 | 0 | 1,175 |
| Options (change) | 6,743 | 6,743 | 2,093 | 465 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 1,175 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $104,775 | $100,732 | $147,875 | $173,875 | $229,925 | $30,340 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Seltos
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,412 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,884 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Seltos |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 | 400, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $104,775 | $100,732 | $147,875 | $173,875 | $229,925 | $30,340 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,855 | -7,980 | -10,355 | -21,005 | -21,255 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $96,920 | $92,752 | $137,520 | $152,870 | $208,670 | $30,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,168 | $0 | $44,768 | $60,118 | $115,918 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Seltos
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Seltos |
| Trim | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cyclist detection | $25 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle exit intervention | $25 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,305 | $17,430 | $19,805 | $30,455 | $30,705 | $9,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,855 | $7,980 | $10,355 | $21,005 | $21,255 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,310 | -7,404 | -9,635 | -19,557 | -19,787 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Seltos
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | S-Class | Seltos |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 172.0 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 63.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,664 lb. | 3,088 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 62.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2425 | 91% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2425 | 91% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
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