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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,580 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $20,345 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,899 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $18,732 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | GLK |
| Trim | SX | GLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $35,880 |
| Base Invoice | $19,811 | $33,368 |
| Premium Tech Package | 4,200 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 3,000 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,780 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | |
| Rear spoiler | 410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,863 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 929 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,976 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,655 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | |
| Rear spoiler | 381 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |
| Options (change) | 5,740 | 11,170 |
| Options (change) | 5,238 | 10,388 |
| Destination | 850 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,580 | $47,925 |
| Total Invoice | $25,899 | $44,631 |
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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: $17,175 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,780 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | GLK |
| Trim | SX | GLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/50-19 |
| Total Price | $27,580 | $47,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,170 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,580 | $44,755 |
| Total Invoice | $25,899 | $44,631 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,952 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,899 | $41,679 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | GLK |
| Trim | SX | GLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,650 | $6,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,952 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | GLK |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 66.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,122 lb. | 3,884 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 4075 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 19% |
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