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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: $89,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $82,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG550G63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $115,400 $137,150
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $107,322 $127,550
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 895 895 925 925
Total Price $27,145 $28,845 $116,325 $138,075
Total Invoice $25,552 $27,008 $108,247 $128,475

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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: $80,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,334
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG550G63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4388hp V8536hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18265/60-18275/50-20
Total Price$27,145$28,845$116,325$138,075
Adjustments for Features0-275-8,985-10,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$28,570$107,340$127,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$19,850
Total Invoice$25,552$27,008$108,247$128,475
Adjustments for Features0-257-8,361-10,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,552$26,751$99,886$118,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$18,461

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

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForteForteG-ClassG-Class
TrimEXSXG550G63 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$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Chrome brush guard  $750$750
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,925$12,635$14,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$8,985$10,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-8,361-10,128

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

Model Year20182015
ModelForteG-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height57.1 in76.8 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.5,579 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
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
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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