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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $24,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoulSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG!Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $17,560 $17,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770     900 900
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716     800 800
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Options (change) 1,840 1,070 720 900 900
Options (change) 1,712 996 670 800 800
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $46,715 $59,645 $72,545 $20,090 $20,090
Total Invoice $43,511 $55,536 $67,532 $19,055 $19,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,329
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoulSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG!Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,715$59,645$72,545$20,090$20,090
Adjustments for Features-8,365-9,515-12,155-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$50,130$60,390$19,390$20,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$22,040$0$700
Total Invoice$43,511$55,536$67,532$19,055$19,055
Adjustments for Features-7,791-8,860-11,315-6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,720$46,676$56,217$18,391$19,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$20,497$0$664

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoulSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG!Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights   $100$100
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,240$12,390$15,030$3,575$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,365$9,515$12,155$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,791-8,860-11,315-6640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152011
ModelSLKSoul
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in100.4 in
Length162.8 in161.6 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.2 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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