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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: $33,305

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $74,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,310

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $69,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLSorento
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $32,395
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $30,420
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000  
Wood trim   0  
Floor mats     115
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930  
Wood trim   0  
Floor mats     95
Options (change) 1,880 2,180 115
Options (change) 1,748 2,027 95
Destination 875 875 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,705 $146,095 $33,305
Total Invoice $100,318 $136,111 $31,310

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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: $61,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,718
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLSorento
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$107,705$146,095$33,305
Adjustments for Features-13,195-14,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,510$131,850$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0
Total Invoice$100,318$136,111$31,310
Adjustments for Features-12,290-13,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,028$122,839$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,811$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122011
ModelSLSLSorento
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSX V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$19,370$20,420$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,195$14,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,290-13,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122011
ModelSLSorento
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length180.4 in183.9 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height51.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 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
7.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft372.5 ft3

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