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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: $35,850

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $63,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,775

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $59,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $32,925 $36,035
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Options (change) 2,160 1,640 4,660 1,640 0 0
Options (change) 2,009 1,525 4,334 1,525 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $99,635 $138,315 $137,435 $192,315 $35,850 $39,150
Total Invoice $92,813 $128,876 $128,058 $179,096 $33,775 $36,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,532
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$99,635$138,315$137,435$192,315$35,850$39,150
Adjustments for Features-10,205-11,555-11,655-11,6550-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,430$126,760$125,780$180,660$35,850$38,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0$2,460
Total Invoice$92,813$128,876$128,058$179,096$33,775$36,885
Adjustments for Features-9,506-10,766-10,860-10,8540-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,307$118,110$117,198$168,242$33,775$36,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,803$33,891$84,935$0$2,319

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
HD radio    $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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 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   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 cluster hood    $50$50
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,855$19,205$19,305$19,305$7,650$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,205$11,555$11,655$11,655$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,506-10,766-10,860-10,8540-791

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082014
ModelSLSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in184.4 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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