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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 CLA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,400 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $16,235 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $14,890 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | SX | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $31,500 | $48,500 |
| Base Invoice | $18,190 | $29,295 | $45,105 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | |
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | |
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | |
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | |
| Premium Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | |
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 7,210 | 7,210 |
| Options (change) | 3,095 | 6,705 | 6,705 |
| Destination | 750 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $23,400 | $39,635 | $56,635 |
| Total Invoice | $22,035 | $36,925 | $52,735 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,795 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,754 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | SX | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 208hp I4 | 355hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,400 | $39,635 | $56,635 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,440 | -7,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,400 | $35,195 | $49,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $13,875 |
| Total Invoice | $22,035 | $36,925 | $52,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,136 | -7,044 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,035 | $32,789 | $45,691 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $12,902 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | SX | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,700 | $7,140 | $10,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,440 | $7,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,136 | -7,044 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | CLA |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 27.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 47% |
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