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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,310

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $31,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK300SLK350Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $27,650
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 250
Metal pedals     100
Floor mats     135
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 0
Metal pedals     0
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 13,090 9,700 485
Options (change) 12,174 9,021 0
Destination 925 925 1,175
Total Price $61,015 $69,825 $29,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,218
Model Year201620162021
ModelSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK300SLK350Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4302hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$61,015$69,825$29,310
Adjustments for Features-7,965-8,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,050$61,210$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,160$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201620162021
ModelSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK300SLK350Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,665$16,315$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,965$8,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,416-8,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162021
ModelSLKSoul
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in102.4 in
Length162.8 in165.2 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft362.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested225066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested44019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested225066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested44019%

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