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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $30,480 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $28,163 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 350 | 350 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 4,490 | 4,490 | 3,050 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,390 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 326 | 326 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 4,175 | 4,175 | 2,837 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,153 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 4,670 | 9,720 | 5,560 | 3,770 |
| Options (change) | 4,207 | 9,040 | 5,171 | 3,507 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,165 | $57,645 | $65,685 | $77,295 |
| Total Invoice | $25,512 | $53,675 | $61,152 | $71,950 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,215 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,398 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,165 | $57,645 | $65,685 | $77,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,265 | -7,065 | -7,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,165 | $50,380 | $58,620 | $69,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,240 | $19,200 |
| Total Invoice | $25,512 | $53,675 | $61,152 | $71,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,765 | -6,577 | -7,182 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,512 | $46,910 | $54,575 | $64,768 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,665 | $17,858 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,450 | $12,715 | $12,515 | $13,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,265 | $7,065 | $7,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,765 | -6,577 | -7,182 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 2250 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 20% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 13% |
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