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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: $24,095

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $25,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $23,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG!
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $19,600
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $18,700
Becker Map Pilot 800 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850 250
Rear spoiler 350 350   295
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Premium Package       2,500
Interior ambient lighting       350
Universal garage door opener       350
Becker Map Pilot 744 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791 200
Rear spoiler 326 326   240
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Premium Package       2,195
Interior ambient lighting       305
Universal garage door opener       280
Options (change) 4,750 3,980 3,780 3,745
Options (change) 4,419 3,703 3,517 3,220
Destination 925 925 925 750
Total Price $49,625 $62,555 $75,605 $24,095
Total Invoice $46,218 $58,243 $70,379 $22,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,764
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG!
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,625$62,555$75,605$24,095
Adjustments for Features-6,210-7,360-10,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,415$55,195$65,605$24,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$22,190$0
Total Invoice$46,218$58,243$70,379$22,670
Adjustments for Features-5,784-6,853-9,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,434$51,390$61,070$22,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$20,636$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSLKSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,685$11,835$14,475$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,210$7,360$10,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,784-6,853-9,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152012
ModelSLKSoul
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in100.4 in
Length162.8 in162.2 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height51.2 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,616 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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