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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: $61,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $57,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $88,200 $111,900
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $82,026 $104,067
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102    
Rear bumper protector 62 62    
Options (change) 4,150 4,150 0 0
Options (change) 3,691 3,691 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $27,145 $28,845 $89,075 $112,775
Total Invoice $25,552 $27,008 $82,901 $104,942

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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: $56,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,607
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4292hp V8493hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18265/60-18285/55-18
Total Price$27,145$28,845$89,075$112,775
Adjustments for Features0-275-5,095-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$28,570$83,980$107,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$23,275
Total Invoice$25,552$27,008$82,901$104,942
Adjustments for Features0-257-4,742-5,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,552$26,751$78,159$99,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$21,646

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

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Brush guard   $500
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates  $150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,675$9,495$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$5,095$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-4,742-5,137

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

Model Year20182008
ModelForteG-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in185.6 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in77.8 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.5,546 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 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested332578%
Total Not Requested92522%

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested92522%

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