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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: $26,030 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,375 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,421 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $15,081 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | EX | SX | GLA250 | GLA45 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,690 | $20,890 | $31,300 | $48,300 |
| Base Invoice | $18,751 | $19,707 | $29,109 | $44,919 |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| UVO | 600 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,700 | 1,500 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,480 | 2,480 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | 2,139 | 2,139 |
| UVO | 558 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,581 | 1,395 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,306 | 2,306 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,515 | 4,315 | 10,180 | 9,130 |
| Options (change) | 4,985 | 3,889 | 9,468 | 8,491 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $26,030 | $26,030 | $42,405 | $58,355 |
| Total Invoice | $24,561 | $24,421 | $39,502 | $54,335 |
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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: $11,695 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,592 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | EX | SX | GLA250 | GLA45 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 208hp I4 | 355hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/45-19 |
| Total Price | $26,030 | $26,030 | $42,405 | $58,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -875 | 0 | -5,555 | -8,055 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,155 | $26,030 | $36,850 | $50,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $875 | $0 | $13,450 |
| Total Invoice | $24,561 | $24,421 | $39,502 | $54,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -826 | 0 | -5,175 | -7,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,735 | $24,421 | $34,327 | $46,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $686 | $0 | $12,508 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | EX | SX | GLA250 | GLA45 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,250 | $2,375 | $7,930 | $10,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $875 | $0 | $5,555 | $8,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -826 | 0 | -5,175 | -7,500 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| 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 | 3,046 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 | 53.0 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 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3150 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 13% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 13% |
| 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 GLA GLA250
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 17% |
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