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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: $26,250 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $15,160 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,693 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $13,877 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | EX | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,990 | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $18,993 | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,717 | ||||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | 604 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,410 | 8,985 | 8,985 | 6,235 | 4,685 |
| Options (change) | 4,850 | 8,357 | 8,357 | 5,799 | 4,357 |
| Destination | 850 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $26,250 | $41,410 | $43,110 | $43,960 | $61,060 |
| Total Invoice | $24,693 | $38,570 | $40,151 | $40,941 | $56,966 |
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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: $14,490 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,253 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | EX | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,250 | $41,410 | $43,110 | $43,960 | $61,060 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -670 | -1,845 | -895 | -1,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,250 | $40,740 | $41,265 | $43,065 | $59,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $525 | $2,325 | $18,725 |
| Total Invoice | $24,693 | $38,570 | $40,151 | $40,941 | $56,966 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -624 | -1,718 | -834 | -1,488 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,693 | $37,946 | $38,433 | $40,107 | $55,478 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $487 | $2,161 | $17,532 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | EX | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,450 | $4,120 | $5,295 | $4,345 | $5,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $670 | $1,845 | $895 | $1,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -624 | -1,718 | -834 | -1,488 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,528 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 | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | 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 |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 775 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
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