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

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

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $93,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $86,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelForteCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimEXCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500
Base Invoice $20,410 $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415
Premium Plus Package 3,900        
Cargo net 50        
Floor mats 125        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950    
Premium Plus Package 3,570        
Cargo net 42        
Floor mats 102        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 4,425 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 4,005 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $26,920 $120,475 $159,475 $165,525 $218,525
Total Invoice $25,310 $112,107 $148,447 $154,185 $203,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,602
Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelForteCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimEXCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$26,920$120,475$159,475$165,525$218,525
Adjustments for Features0-13,105-15,005-14,505-15,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$107,370$144,470$151,020$202,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,100$43,650$95,625
Total Invoice$25,310$112,107$148,447$154,185$203,440
Adjustments for Features0-12,195-13,967-13,511-14,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,310$99,912$134,480$140,674$188,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,568$40,762$89,070

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

Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelForteCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimEXCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Night vision $1750$1750$1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
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 
Analog clock $25 $25 
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$16,480$18,380$17,880$18,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,105$15,005$14,505$15,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,195-13,967-13,511-14,458

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

Model Year20182014
ModelForteCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in116.3 in
Length179.5 in200.6 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested415093%
Total Not Requested3257%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

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