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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: $80,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $75,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelForteCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimEXCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500
Base Invoice $20,410 $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675
Premium Plus Package 3,900        
Floor mats 125        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Cargo net 50        
Premium I Package   1,960      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Premium Plus Package 3,570        
Floor mats 102        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Cargo net 42        
Premium I Package   1,823      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 4,425 2,385 425 425 425
Options (change) 4,005 2,218 395 395 395
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000
Total Price $26,920 $107,860 $151,700 $141,400 $201,800
Total Invoice $25,310 $100,441 $141,352 $131,745 $187,945

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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: $72,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,164
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelForteCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimEXCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)215/45-17255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$26,920$107,860$151,700$141,400$201,800
Adjustments for Features0-8,555-13,405-10,155-14,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$99,305$138,295$131,245$187,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,990$31,940$88,065
Total Invoice$25,310$100,441$141,352$131,745$187,945
Adjustments for Features0-7,967-12,491-9,462-13,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,310$92,474$128,861$122,283$174,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,387$29,809$82,032

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

Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelForteCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimEXCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 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    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150 $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200 $200 $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Night vision  $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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
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
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    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $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 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $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 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$13,230$18,080$14,830$19,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,555$13,405$10,155$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,967-12,491-9,462-13,439

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

Model Year20182008
ModelForteCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in116.3 in
Length179.5 in199.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.4,486 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 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested375084%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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