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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,155 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $50,550 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $46,877 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SX | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,690 | $20,890 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 |
| Base Invoice | $18,751 | $19,707 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |||
| UVO | 600 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |||
| UVO | 558 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,640 | 4,440 | 9,580 | 870 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,089 | 3,993 | 8,911 | 810 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $26,155 | $26,155 | $76,705 | $93,095 | $123,025 |
| Total Invoice | $24,665 | $24,525 | $71,402 | $86,644 | $113,548 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,470 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,364 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SX | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $26,155 | $26,155 | $76,705 | $93,095 | $123,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -875 | 0 | -10,955 | -15,220 | -19,495 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,280 | $26,155 | $65,750 | $77,875 | $103,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $875 | $0 | $12,125 | $37,780 |
| Total Invoice | $24,665 | $24,525 | $71,402 | $86,644 | $113,548 |
| Adjustments for Features | -825 | 0 | -10,198 | -14,165 | -17,993 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,840 | $24,525 | $61,204 | $72,479 | $95,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $685 | $0 | $11,275 | $34,351 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SX | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,165 | $3,290 | $14,245 | $18,510 | $22,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $875 | $0 | $10,955 | $15,220 | $19,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -825 | 0 | -10,198 | -14,165 | -17,993 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | GL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 37% |
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