Mercedes-Benz B-Class Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2014 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2012

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassForte
TrimElectric DriveSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $19,600
Base Invoice $38,549 $18,670
Interior Package 1,690  
Premium Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 460  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Interior Package 1,572  
Premium Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rearview camera 428  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 5,850 3,550
Options (change) 5,441 3,095
Destination 925 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $40,725 $23,900
Total Invoice $37,415 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,107
Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassForte
TrimElectric DriveSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine177hp E173hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$40,725$23,900
Adjustments for Features-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,685$23,900
Total Invoice$37,415$22,515
Adjustments for Features-2,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,622$22,515

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassForte
TrimElectric DriveSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
28 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,565$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length171.6 in170.9 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height61.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested127566%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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