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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $22,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $17,627 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Universal garage door opener 350          
Floor mats 130          
Partial leather seating sufaces 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460        
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Smartphone integration     350      
Universal garage door opener 291          
Floor mats 104          
Partial leather seating sufaces 460          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Satellite radio   428        
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Smartphone integration     326      
Options (change) 980 1,180 1,070 2,340 720 720
Options (change) 855 1,098 996 2,177 670 670
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $20,275 $42,425 $45,922 $56,735 $67,815 $75,415
Total Invoice $19,377 $39,526 $42,495 $52,834 $63,138 $70,206

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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: $14,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,334
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$20,275$42,425$45,922$56,735$67,815$75,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,315-8,640-10,890-11,240-10,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$35,110$37,282$45,845$56,575$64,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,172$10,735$21,465$29,565
Total Invoice$19,377$39,526$42,495$52,834$63,138$70,206
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-7,995-10,141-10,465-9,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$32,711$34,500$42,693$52,673$60,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,789$9,982$19,962$27,497

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelRioC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 $100   
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100   
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0     
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,115$9,430$10,755$13,005$13,355$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,315$8,640$10,890$11,240$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,815-7,995-10,141-10,465-9,998

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

Model Year20182018
ModelRioC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in111.8 in
Length172.6 in184.5 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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