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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: $42,040

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $59,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,556

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $55,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSX V6SX Limited V6
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 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $36,748 $41,663
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      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Advanced Technology Package         2,000  
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      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Advanced Technology Package         1,868  
Options (change) 4,360 3,840 6,860 3,840 2,000 0
Options (change) 4,055 3,571 6,380 3,571 1,868 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 940 940
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,835 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515 $42,040 $45,340
Total Invoice $94,859 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142 $39,556 $42,603

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,816
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSX V6SX Limited V6
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, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$101,835$140,515$139,635$194,515$42,040$45,340
Adjustments for Features-5,890-7,240-7,340-7,3400-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,945$133,275$132,295$187,175$42,040$44,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0$2,125
Total Invoice$94,859$130,922$130,104$181,142$39,556$42,603
Adjustments for Features-5,487-6,746-6,839-6,8350-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,372$124,176$123,265$174,307$39,556$41,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,804$33,893$84,935$0$1,943

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSX V6SX Limited V6
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
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100$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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125$125
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
Around view cameras     $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rearview camera    $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 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
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 
Approach detection    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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
Folding third row seats    $600$600
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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upgraded headliner (optional)    $0$0
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$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,655$19,005$19,105$19,105$11,765$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,890$7,240$7,340$7,340$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,487-6,746-6,839-6,8350-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082018
ModelSLSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.4 in
Length178.5 in187.4 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft373.0 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested80031%
Total Not Requested180069%

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