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

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $48,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelForteCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $20,410 $63,194 $87,002
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 4,375 5,705 4,970
Options (change) 3,963 5,305 4,622
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $26,870 $75,830 $101,995
Total Invoice $25,268 $70,674 $95,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,974
Model Year201820082008
ModelForteCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,870$75,830$101,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,755-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$71,075$95,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$25,268$70,674$95,099
Adjustments for Features0-4,432-6,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$66,242$89,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,838

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820082008
ModelForteCLSCLS
TrimEXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$9,030$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,432-6,019

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182008
ModelForteCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in193.0 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.8 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 warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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 Requested335075%
Total Not Requested112525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%

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