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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: $27,580

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,899

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $37,090
Base Invoice $19,811 $34,494
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Leather Package   2,100
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Multimedia Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Leather Package   1,953
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Multimedia Package   2,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 5,740 10,870
Options (change) 5,238 10,111
Destination 850 905
Total Price $27,580 $48,865
Total Invoice $25,899 $45,510

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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: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,100
Model Year20162013
ModelForteGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$27,580$48,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,580$45,095
Total Invoice$25,899$45,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,899$41,999

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20162013
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 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$3,575$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,511

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,122 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 Room53.0 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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested415090%
Total Not Requested47510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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