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Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $27,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $25,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $17,167 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Premium Package 2,500 2,700      
Floor mats 115        
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package 2,345 2,511      
Floor mats 93        
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 2,615 9,890 7,190 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 2,438 9,197 6,686 6,956 4,547
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $21,530 $49,215 $56,705 $72,305 $77,715
Total Invoice $20,430 $45,834 $52,800 $67,308 $72,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,657
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$21,530$49,215$56,705$72,305$77,715
Adjustments for Features0-7,245-9,545-8,795-9,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$41,970$47,160$63,510$67,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,540$25,800
Total Invoice$20,430$45,834$52,800$67,308$72,339
Adjustments for Features0-6,747-8,888-8,187-9,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$39,087$43,912$59,121$63,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825$20,034$23,995

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
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 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,975$10,220$12,520$11,770$12,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,245$9,545$8,795$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,747-8,888-8,187-9,257

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152015
ModelRioC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.8 in
Length171.9 in184.5 in
Width67.7 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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