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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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 M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,890 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $63,140 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,339 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $58,450 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | M-Class |
| Trim | EX | SX | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,100 | $23,800 | $87,000 |
| Base Invoice | $20,966 | $22,422 | $80,910 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 160 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 78 | 149 |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,895 | 4,245 | 2,155 |
| Options (change) | 3,478 | 3,769 | 2,004 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $26,890 | $28,940 | $90,030 |
| Total Invoice | $25,339 | $27,086 | $83,789 |
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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: $54,770 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,660 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | M-Class |
| Trim | EX | SX | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 295/40-20 |
| Total Price | $26,890 | $28,940 | $90,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -8,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,890 | $28,665 | $81,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,339 | $27,086 | $83,789 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -257 | -7,790 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,339 | $26,829 | $75,999 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,490 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | M-Class |
| Trim | EX | SX | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,950 | $3,225 | $11,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $8,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -257 | -7,790 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,929 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3875 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3775 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 9% |
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