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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,405 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $23,440 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,766 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $21,663 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | EX | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,500 | $40,250 | $47,900 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 |
| Base Invoice | $18,528 | $37,433 | $44,547 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 700 | ||||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |||||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Remote start | 495 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Leather Seating Package | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,250 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | 651 | ||||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |||||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 326 | 326 | |||
| Remote start | 410 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Leather Seating Package | 1,814 | 1,814 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,163 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Options (change) | 6,105 | 8,600 | 8,600 | 6,540 | 5,960 | 4,220 |
| Options (change) | 5,438 | 8,001 | 8,001 | 6,084 | 5,544 | 3,926 |
| Destination | 800 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $26,405 | $49,845 | $53,452 | $60,935 | $73,055 | $78,915 |
| Total Invoice | $24,766 | $46,429 | $49,500 | $56,741 | $68,012 | $73,462 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,570 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,127 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | EX | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $26,405 | $49,845 | $53,452 | $60,935 | $73,055 | $78,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,870 | -5,745 | -7,495 | -6,345 | -7,045 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,405 | $44,975 | $47,707 | $53,440 | $66,710 | $71,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,732 | $8,465 | $21,735 | $26,895 |
| Total Invoice | $24,766 | $46,429 | $49,500 | $56,741 | $68,012 | $73,462 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,536 | -5,320 | -6,979 | -5,907 | -6,558 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,766 | $41,893 | $44,180 | $49,762 | $62,105 | $66,904 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,287 | $7,869 | $20,212 | $25,011 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | EX | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 6 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,850 | $8,720 | $9,595 | $11,345 | $10,195 | $10,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,870 | $5,745 | $7,495 | $6,345 | $7,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,536 | -5,320 | -6,979 | -5,907 | -6,558 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3400 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 6% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
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