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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $21,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $19,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $16,962 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Eco Package 600        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460      
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460
Wood trim       0  
Eco Package 551        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 97        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Satellite radio   428      
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 1,070 1,640 1,180 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 939 1,525 1,097 1,097 1,097
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $19,720 $40,965 $50,695 $66,005 $74,005
Total Invoice $18,796 $38,162 $47,211 $61,449 $68,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,117
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 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)?, 6?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$19,720$40,965$50,695$66,005$74,005
Adjustments for Features0-5,635-9,385-9,935-11,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,720$35,330$41,310$56,070$62,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$20,740$27,140
Total Invoice$18,796$38,162$47,211$61,449$68,889
Adjustments for Features0-5,249-8,740-9,249-10,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,796$32,913$38,471$52,200$58,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,558$19,287$25,238

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

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C400C63 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 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
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
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 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$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  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,720$7,355$11,105$11,655$13,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,635$9,385$9,935$11,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,249-8,740-9,249-10,738

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

Model Year20172015
ModelRioC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.8 in
Length172.0 in184.5 in
Width67.7 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,730 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 EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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