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

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,900

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $42,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForteForteGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimEXSXAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $69,650 $110,650
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $64,775 $102,905
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Remote start 495 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102    
Remote start 410 410    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Options (change) 4,570 4,570 2,910 0
Options (change) 4,039 4,039 2,707 0
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $27,565 $29,265 $73,485 $111,575
Total Invoice $25,900 $27,356 $68,407 $103,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,134
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForteForteGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimEXSXAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4362hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$27,565$29,265$73,485$111,575
Adjustments for Features0-275-8,995-13,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,565$28,990$64,490$98,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$33,840
Total Invoice$25,900$27,356$68,407$103,830
Adjustments for Features0-257-8,373-12,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,900$27,099$60,034$91,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$31,470

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForteForteGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimEXSXAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
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
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,400$13,120$17,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$8,995$13,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-8,373-12,326

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

Model Year20182017
ModelForteGLE Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.8 in
Length171.3 in192.6 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft360.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested415098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested405098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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