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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelForteC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $20,410 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Premium Plus Package 3,900        
Floor mats 125        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Rear spoiler 295        
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
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 3,570        
Floor mats 102        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Rear spoiler 244        
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
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) 4,670 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 4,207 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 895 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,165 $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $25,512 $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,119
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelForteC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,165$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-1,1300-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,035$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$25,512$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-1,0610-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,451$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelForteC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$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 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
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 
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
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
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$4,550$3,420$4,595$4,870$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0610-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20182008
ModelForteC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length179.5 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested187542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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