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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,860

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $65,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,901

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $61,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSorento
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $24,995
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $23,270
Luxury Package             1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             595
Luxury Package             1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)             531
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,195
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,961
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 670
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $93,725 $94,425 $96,375 $141,175 $162,975 $213,875 $27,860
Total Invoice $87,296 $87,947 $89,760 $131,424 $151,810 $199,112 $25,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,532
Model Year2012201220122012201220122006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSorento
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12192hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/70-16
Total Price$93,725$94,425$96,375$141,175$162,975$213,875$27,860
Adjustments for Features-8,515-10,215-8,465-13,590-21,115-21,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,210$84,210$87,910$127,585$141,860$192,760$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$43,375$57,650$108,550$0
Total Invoice$87,296$87,947$89,760$131,424$151,810$199,112$25,901
Adjustments for Features-7,931-9,514-7,884-12,651-19,668-19,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,365$78,433$81,876$118,773$132,142$179,454$25,901
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,443$40,340$53,709$101,021$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSorento
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
5-speed automatic      $900
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack      $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Skid plates      $150
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter      $25
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Barometer      $25
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,980$14,680$12,930$18,055$25,580$25,580$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,515$10,215$8,465$13,590$21,115$21,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,931-9,514-7,884-12,651-19,668-19,6580

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

Model Year20122006
ModelS-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in106.7 in
Length206.5 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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