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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,895

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $71,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,089

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $65,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSoul
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG+
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $20,300
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $19,230
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Rear spoiler   500       395
Primo Lit Package           4,500
Audio Package           1,500
Universal garage door opener           350
Interior ambient lighting           450
Cargo net           50
Metal pedals           80
Floor mats           125
Illuminated door sill trim plates           250
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Rear spoiler   465       327
Primo Lit Package           4,176
Audio Package           1,377
Universal garage door opener           291
Interior ambient lighting           374
Cargo net           42
Metal pedals           67
Floor mats           102
Illuminated door sill trim plates           208
Options (change) 8,410 8,910 3,420 0 0 7,700
Options (change) 7,822 8,287 3,181 0 0 6,964
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $103,735 $100,192 $145,795 $163,125 $225,025 $28,895
Total Invoice $96,539 $92,961 $135,655 $151,890 $209,485 $27,089

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,972
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSoul
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG+
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12161hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20215/55-17
Total Price$103,735$100,192$145,795$163,125$225,025$28,895
Adjustments for Features-10,145-10,670-12,945-23,195-23,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,590$89,522$132,850$139,930$201,030$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,328$50,408$111,508$0
Total Invoice$96,539$92,961$135,655$151,890$209,485$27,089
Adjustments for Features-9,441-9,900-12,045-21,597-22,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,098$83,061$123,610$130,293$187,147$27,089
Cost Above Minimum$4,037$0$40,549$47,232$104,086$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSoul
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG+
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
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 windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$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
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
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     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$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 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
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     $150
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    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Speaker lights     $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
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 second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
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$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 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 legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood     $50
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 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
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$15,870$16,395$18,670$28,920$29,720$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,145$10,670$12,945$23,195$23,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,441-9,900-12,045-21,597-22,3380

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

Model Year20152018
ModelS-ClassSoul
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in101.2 in
Length206.5 in163.0 in
Width74.8 in70.9 in
Height58.7 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested5850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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