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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteB-Class
TrimEXSXB250e
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $41,450
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $38,549
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Interior Package     2,150
Smartphone integration     350
Premium Package     2,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rearview camera     460
Blind spot warning system     550
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Interior Package     2,000
Smartphone integration     326
Premium Package     2,502
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Rearview camera     428
Blind spot warning system     512
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 6,920
Options (change) 3,629 3,629 6,438
Destination 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,070 $28,770 $41,795
Total Invoice $25,490 $26,946 $38,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,162
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteB-Class
TrimEXSXB250e
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4177hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,070$28,770$41,795
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$28,495$39,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$25,490$26,946$38,412
Adjustments for Features0-258-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,490$26,688$36,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteB-Class
TrimEXSXB250e
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
28 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200
Regeneration paddles  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,225$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-1,760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Model Year20182016
ModelForteB-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in171.6 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in61.3 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested280066%
Total Not Requested145034%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested270065%
Total Not Requested145035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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