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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,145

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $97,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $90,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600        
Universal garage door opener 350 350        
Rear bumper protector 75 75        
Floor mats 125 125        
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236        
Universal garage door opener 291 291        
Rear bumper protector 62 62        
Floor mats 102 102        
Options (change) 4,150 4,150 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,691 3,691 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,145 $28,845 $124,595 $228,295 $143,795 $223,695
Total Invoice $25,552 $27,008 $115,943 $212,384 $133,799 $208,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,192
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6S7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$27,145$28,845$124,595$228,295$143,795$223,695
Adjustments for Features0-275-9,885-35,510-10,660-10,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$28,570$114,710$192,785$133,135$213,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$78,075$18,425$98,975
Total Invoice$25,552$27,008$115,943$212,384$133,799$208,106
Adjustments for Features0-257-9,199-33,035-9,919-9,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,552$26,751$106,744$179,349$123,880$198,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$72,605$17,136$92,050

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags$350$350    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250$250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150$150$150
Portal axles   $25000  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Brush guard  $500 $500 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
External spare tire shell  $100$100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Running boards  $350$350$350$350
Skid plates  $150$150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$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 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$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,125$13,735$39,360$14,510$13,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$9,885$35,510$10,660$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-9,199-33,035-9,919-9,312

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

Model Year20182018
ModelForteG-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in187.6 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height57.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested400094%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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