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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: $24,895

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $26,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $24,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG!
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $21,300
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $20,162
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Umber Package       1,100
Metal pedals       80
Floor mats       120
Universal garage door opener       350
Rear spoiler       395
Interior ambient lighting       450
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Umber Package       1,024
Metal pedals       67
Floor mats       100
Universal garage door opener       291
Rear spoiler       327
Interior ambient lighting       374
Illuminated door sill trim plates       208
Options (change) 6,090 6,090 2,095 2,745
Options (change) 5,662 5,662 1,947 2,391
Destination 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,115 $56,415 $67,470 $24,895
Total Invoice $47,597 $52,525 $62,898 $23,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,723
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG!
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,115$56,415$67,470$24,895
Adjustments for Features-5,875-6,925-7,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,240$49,490$60,345$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,105$0
Total Invoice$47,597$52,525$62,898$23,403
Adjustments for Features-5,471-6,447-6,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,126$46,078$56,256$23,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,952$14,130$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG!
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,200$11,250$11,450$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$6,925$7,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,471-6,447-6,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKSoul
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.2 in
Length160.7 in163.0 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height51.0 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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