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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,185

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $73,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,550

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $68,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelForteForteM-Class
TrimEXSXML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $98,400
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $91,512
Premium Package 2,700 2,300  
UVO 600    
Technology Package 2,100 1,900  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo tray 80 80 100
Heated second row seats     620
Premium Package 2,441 2,079  
UVO 558    
Technology Package 1,893 1,717  
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo tray 67 67 93
Heated second row seats     577
Options (change) 5,670 4,470 720
Options (change) 5,114 4,018 670
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $26,185 $26,185 $100,045
Total Invoice $24,690 $24,550 $93,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,064
Model Year201520152015
ModelForteForteM-Class
TrimEXSXML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$26,185$26,185$100,045
Adjustments for Features-8750-13,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$26,185$86,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$24,690$24,550$93,107
Adjustments for Features-8250-12,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,865$24,550$80,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year201520152015
ModelForteForteM-Class
TrimEXSXML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$1,750$14,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$13,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250-12,178

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152015
ModelForteM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.8 in
Length171.3 in189.1 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested350097%
Total Not Requested1253%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested325097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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