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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA 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 GLA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,215 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,430 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,609 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $15,051 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | EX | SX | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,100 | $23,800 | $33,400 | $50,600 |
| Base Invoice | $20,966 | $22,422 | $31,062 | $47,058 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,700 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Convenience Package | 400 | 400 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,700 | |||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | 410 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,581 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,674 | 1,674 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||
| Convenience Package | 372 | 372 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,581 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,220 | 4,570 | 9,250 | 8,400 |
| Options (change) | 3,748 | 4,039 | 8,603 | 7,812 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $27,215 | $29,265 | $43,645 | $59,995 |
| Total Invoice | $25,609 | $27,356 | $40,660 | $55,865 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,379 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | EX | SX | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/45-19 |
| Total Price | $27,215 | $29,265 | $43,645 | $59,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -5,015 | -7,615 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,215 | $28,990 | $38,630 | $52,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,775 | $0 | $13,750 |
| Total Invoice | $25,609 | $27,356 | $40,660 | $55,865 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -257 | -4,672 | -7,091 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,609 | $27,099 | $35,988 | $48,774 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,490 | $0 | $12,786 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | EX | SX | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Color seat belts | $0 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | $0 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,725 | $4,000 | $8,740 | $11,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $5,015 | $7,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -257 | -4,672 | -7,091 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | GLA |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 173.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 60.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,929 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3700 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 13% |
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 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | Yes |
| Color seat belts | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
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