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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $34,600
Base Invoice $18,860 $32,178
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Multimedia Package   3,350
Panoramic sunroof   1,450
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Proximity key   1,130
Heated front seats   740
Satellite radio   450
iPod integration   310
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Multimedia Package   3,116
Panoramic sunroof   1,348
Leather seating surfaces   1,628
Proximity key   1,051
Heated front seats   688
Satellite radio   418
iPod integration   288
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 3,550 10,310
Options (change) 3,095 9,587
Destination 775 875
Total Price $24,125 $45,785
Total Invoice $22,730 $42,640

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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: $18,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,641
Model Year20132010
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-19
Total Price$24,125$45,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,125$42,275
Total Invoice$22,730$42,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,730$39,371

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132010
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
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,269

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132010
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 Weight2,950 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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested92552%
Total Not Requested84048%

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