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

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSLKSLK
TrimEXSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,600 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $20,410 $40,874 $53,615
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 295 350 350
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Rear spoiler 244 326 326
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 4,670 12,510 11,740
Options (change) 4,207 11,637 10,921
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $27,165 $57,385 $70,315
Total Invoice $25,512 $53,436 $65,461

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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: $22,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,996
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSLKSLK
TrimEXSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,165$57,385$70,315
Adjustments for Features0-7,440-8,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$49,945$61,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$25,512$53,436$65,461
Adjustments for Features0-6,928-7,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,512$46,508$57,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSLKSLK
TrimEXSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$12,240$13,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,440$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,928-7,997

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182015
ModelForteSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length179.5 in162.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested302568%
Total Not Requested145032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

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