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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteGLKGLK
TrimSXGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $39,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $18,670 $36,642 $35,247
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000 1,850 1,850
Multimedia Package   2,970 2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450 3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   410 410
Proximity key   650 650
Heated front seats   750 750
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870 1,721 1,721
Multimedia Package   2,762 2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209 3,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   381 381
Proximity key   605 605
Heated front seats   698 698
Options (change) 3,550 10,800 10,800
Options (change) 3,095 10,046 10,046
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $23,900 $51,125 $49,625
Total Invoice $22,515 $47,613 $46,218

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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: $20,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,663
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteGLKGLK
TrimSXGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$23,900$51,125$49,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,910-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$44,215$44,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$22,515$47,613$46,218
Adjustments for Features0-6,435-4,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$41,178$41,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201220152015
ModelForteGLKGLK
TrimSXGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,700$9,610$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,910$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,435-4,852

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122015
ModelForteGLK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.5 in
Length170.9 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in74.3 in
Height57.5 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.4,080 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 in41.4 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
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45018%
Total Not Requested202582%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45018%
Total Not Requested202582%
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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