Mercedes-Benz B-Class Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2015 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2018

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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: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelB-ClassForteForte
TrimElectric DriveEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $38,549 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 2,690    
Interior Package 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rearview camera 460    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 2,502    
Interior Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Rearview camera 428    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 6,570 3,725 4,075
Options (change) 6,112 3,338 3,629
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $26,720 $28,770
Total Invoice $38,086 $25,199 $26,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,173
Model Year201520182018
ModelB-ClassForteForte
TrimElectric DriveEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine177hp E164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,445$26,720$28,770
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$26,720$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$38,086$25,199$26,946
Adjustments for Features-1,7140-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,372$25,199$26,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,489

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

Model Year201520182018
ModelB-ClassForteForte
TrimElectric DriveEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
28 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$4,025$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7140-258

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

Model Year20152018
ModelB-ClassForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.6 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height61.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested280066%
Total Not Requested145034%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested270065%
Total Not Requested145035%

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