Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2009 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,695

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $66,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,233

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $61,820

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920172017
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSX V6SX Limited V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $36,470 $41,385
Premium I Package 3,750   3,050      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Wood trim     0 0    
Advanced Technology Package         2,000  
Premium I Package 3,488   2,836      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Wood trim     0 0    
Advanced Technology Package         1,868  
Options (change) 7,820 2,930 7,120 2,930 2,000 0
Options (change) 7,273 2,725 6,621 2,725 1,868 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $108,495 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105 $41,695 $44,995
Total Invoice $101,053 $135,563 $135,646 $187,271 $39,233 $42,280

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz SL dealer quotes or Kia Sorento dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,853
Model Year200920092009200920172017
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSX V6SX Limited V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$108,495$145,505$145,595$201,105$41,695$44,995
Adjustments for Features-7,480-8,430-8,530-8,5300-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,015$137,075$137,065$192,575$41,695$43,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$36,050$91,560$0$2,125
Total Invoice$101,053$135,563$135,646$187,271$39,233$42,280
Adjustments for Features-6,967-7,854-7,947-7,9430-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,086$127,709$127,699$179,328$39,233$41,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$33,613$85,242$0$1,943

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092009200920172017
ModelSLSLSLSLSorentoSorento
TrimSL550SL600SL63 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 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
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  
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$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
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$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats     $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
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$18,270$19,220$19,320$19,320$10,790$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$8,430$8,530$8,530$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,967-7,854-7,947-7,9430-1,104

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092017
ModelSLSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in109.4 in
Length180.4 in187.4 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.238.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft373.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested165063%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.