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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: $28,395

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $33,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,673

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $31,178

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK300SLK350+
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $20,300
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $19,230
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 250
Rear spoiler 350 350 395
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Audio Package     1,500
Universal garage door opener     350
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     125
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 208
Rear spoiler 326 326 327
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Audio Package     1,377
Universal garage door opener     291
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 14,210 10,050 7,200
Options (change) 13,216 9,347 6,548
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $62,135 $70,175 $28,395
Total Invoice $57,851 $65,328 $26,673

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,041
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK300SLK350+
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4302hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$62,135$70,175$28,395
Adjustments for Features-8,740-8,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,395$61,635$28,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$57,851$65,328$26,673
Adjustments for Features-8,137-7,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,714$57,378$26,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSoul
TrimSLK300SLK350+
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 app$25$25 
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 
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 warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,990$14,790$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,740$8,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,137-7,9500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKSoul
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.2 in
Length162.8 in163.0 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162569%
Total Not Requested74031%
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested240071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162569%
Total Not Requested74031%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested240071%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested395068%
Total Not Requested190032%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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