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

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,201

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $37,900
Base Invoice $22,422 $35,247
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   1,850
Lane departure warning   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,721
Lane departure warning   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 4,150 12,940
Options (change) 3,691 12,037
Destination 895 925
Total Price $28,845 $51,765
Total Invoice $27,008 $48,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,597
Model Year20182015
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$28,845$51,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$47,895
Total Invoice$27,008$48,209
Adjustments for Features0-3,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,008$44,605

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,604

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelForteGLK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.5 in
Length171.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in74.3 in
Height57.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.7 ft3

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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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested375090%
Total Not Requested40010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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