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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimEXSXGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600        
Universal garage door opener 350 350        
Floor mats 125 125        
Cargo net 50 50        
Remote start 495 495        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,350      
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Smartphone integration     350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,030 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236        
Universal garage door opener 291 291        
Floor mats 102 102        
Cargo net 42 42        
Remote start 410 410        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,256      
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Smartphone integration     326 326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats     958 419 419 419
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Options (change) 4,620 4,620 6,125 3,765 4,735 2,145
Options (change) 4,081 4,081 5,698 3,503 4,405 1,996
Destination 895 895 995 995 0 0
Total Price $27,615 $29,315 $53,720 $65,160 $77,885 $82,895
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,398 $50,031 $60,670 $72,435 $77,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,997
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimEXSXGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$27,615$29,315$53,720$65,160$77,885$82,895
Adjustments for Features0-275-7,615-10,015-10,665-10,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,615$29,040$46,105$55,145$67,220$72,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$9,040$21,115$26,375
Total Invoice$25,942$27,398$50,031$60,670$72,435$77,094
Adjustments for Features0-257-7,092-9,325-9,919-9,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,942$27,141$42,939$51,345$62,516$67,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$8,406$19,577$24,469

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimEXSXGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,375$10,715$13,115$13,765$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$7,615$10,015$10,665$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-7,092-9,325-9,919-9,686

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Model Year20182018
ModelForteGLC Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.1 in
Length171.3 in186.3 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in63.1 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft349.4 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
HD radio50Yes
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
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
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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