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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,495

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $69,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,555

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $65,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $24,295
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $22,620
Wood trim     0 0  
Luxury Package         2,500
Wood trim     0 0  
Luxury Package         2,235
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,235
Destination 875 875 875 875 700
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $27,495
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $25,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,617
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12262hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/70-16
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$27,495
Adjustments for Features-13,560-15,260-14,410-15,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,915$121,415$118,365$175,315$27,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$25,555
Adjustments for Features-12,632-14,219-13,428-14,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,172$113,132$110,296$163,267$25,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,095$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Barometer    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$19,655$21,355$20,505$21,455$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,560$15,260$14,410$15,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,632-14,219-13,428-14,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082008
ModelSLSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in106.7 in
Length178.5 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in73.3 in
Height51.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested172566%
Total Not Requested90034%

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