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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: $22,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122021
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $27,650
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700   250
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Metal pedals       100
Floor mats       135
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651   0
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Metal pedals       0
Floor mats       0
Options (change) 8,660 8,660 5,370 485
Options (change) 8,056 8,056 4,996 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,175
Total Price $52,035 $64,335 $73,745 $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: $20,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,009
Model Year2012201220122021
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,035$64,335$73,745$29,310
Adjustments for Features-2,440-4,440-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,595$59,895$68,280$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$18,685$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2012201220122021
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTurbo
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 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-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 leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,690$13,690$14,715$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$4,440$5,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,272-4,134-5,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122021
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 SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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