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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,615 Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||||
| Difference: $61,310 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,294 Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||||
| Difference: $56,751 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Koup EX | Koup SX | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $18,600 | $20,600 | $84,000 | $106,900 | $148,050 | $215,250 |
| Base Invoice | $17,708 | $19,436 | $78,120 | $99,417 | $137,687 | $200,183 |
| Premium Package | 2,100 | 1,800 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | ||||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,893 | 1,624 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | 1,570 | ||||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,215 | 3,715 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,786 | 3,287 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $23,615 | $25,115 | $84,925 | $107,825 | $148,975 | $217,475 |
| Total Invoice | $22,294 | $23,523 | $79,045 | $100,342 | $138,612 | $202,408 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,390 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,726 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Koup EX | Koup SX | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $23,615 | $25,115 | $84,925 | $107,825 | $148,975 | $217,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -75 | -12,920 | -15,970 | -20,945 | -27,245 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,615 | $25,040 | $72,005 | $91,855 | $128,030 | $190,230 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,425 | $0 | $19,850 | $56,025 | $118,225 |
| Total Invoice | $22,294 | $23,523 | $79,045 | $100,342 | $138,612 | $202,408 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -70 | -12,025 | -14,862 | -19,488 | -25,357 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,294 | $23,453 | $67,020 | $85,480 | $119,124 | $177,051 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,159 | $0 | $18,460 | $52,104 | $110,031 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Koup EX | Koup SX | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,175 | $3,250 | $16,095 | $19,145 | $24,120 | $30,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $75 | $12,920 | $15,970 | $20,945 | $27,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -70 | -12,025 | -14,862 | -19,488 | -25,357 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | SL |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,988 lb. | 3,936 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 36% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 38% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
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