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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: $27,195 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $46,810 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,594 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $43,296 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SX | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,100 | $23,800 | $63,900 | $86,900 | $116,925 |
| Base Invoice | $20,966 | $22,422 | $59,427 | $80,817 | $108,740 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Proximity key | 650 | ||||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Proximity key | 605 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,200 | 4,200 | 9,200 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,733 | 3,733 | 8,558 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $27,195 | $28,895 | $74,005 | $87,805 | $117,830 |
| Total Invoice | $25,594 | $27,050 | $68,890 | $81,722 | $109,645 |
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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: $36,955 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,122 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SX | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 362hp V8 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | 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) | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $27,195 | $28,895 | $74,005 | $87,805 | $117,830 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -9,855 | -13,420 | -18,445 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,195 | $28,620 | $64,150 | $74,385 | $99,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,425 | $0 | $10,235 | $35,235 |
| Total Invoice | $25,594 | $27,050 | $68,890 | $81,722 | $109,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -257 | -9,174 | -12,490 | -17,164 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,594 | $26,793 | $59,716 | $69,232 | $92,481 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,199 | $0 | $9,516 | $32,765 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | SX | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $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 | $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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,340 | $4,615 | $14,195 | $17,760 | $22,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $9,855 | $13,420 | $18,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -257 | -9,174 | -12,490 | -17,164 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| 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 | 2,929 lb. | 5,402 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 | 53.8 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 Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4150 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4050 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 40% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
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