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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: $23,265 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $24,545 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,942 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $22,582 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 770 | 2,785 | 2,785 | 1,805 |
| Options (change) | 637 | 2,589 | 2,589 | 1,678 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $23,265 | $47,810 | $53,110 | $67,180 |
| Total Invoice | $21,942 | $44,524 | $49,452 | $62,629 |
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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: $20,560 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,871 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,265 | $47,810 | $53,110 | $67,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,985 | -5,035 | -7,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,265 | $43,825 | $48,075 | $59,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | $15,830 |
| Total Invoice | $21,942 | $44,524 | $49,452 | $62,629 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,711 | -4,688 | -7,015 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,942 | $40,813 | $44,764 | $55,614 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,951 | $14,801 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | EX | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,675 | $8,660 | $9,710 | $12,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,985 | $5,035 | $7,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,711 | -4,688 | -7,015 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 54.6 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 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
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