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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: $23,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $35,500
Base Invoice $17,520 $33,015
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Multimedia Package   3,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Proximity key   1,140
Heated front seats   750
Satellite radio   455
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Multimedia Package   2,790
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Proximity key   1,060
Heated front seats   698
Satellite radio   423
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 4,550 8,255
Options (change) 4,045 7,676
Destination 695 875
Total Price $23,640 $44,630
Total Invoice $22,260 $41,566

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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: $17,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,270
Model Year20112011
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-19
Total Price$23,640$44,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$41,370
Total Invoice$22,260$41,566
Adjustments for Features0-3,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,260$38,530

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112011
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,036

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112011
ModelForteGLK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.5 in
Length170.9 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%

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