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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,660 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $20,710 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $19,135 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $47,900 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $37,433 | $44,547 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 | $20,410 |
| Smartphone integration | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,250 | |||||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | 295 | |||
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | |||||
| Premium Package | 700 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||||
| Remote start | 495 | |||||
| Smartphone integration | 326 | 326 | 326 | 326 | 326 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,163 | |||||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,814 | 1,814 | ||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | 244 | |||
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | |||||
| Premium Package | 651 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||||
| Remote start | 410 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,125 | 7,125 | 5,315 | 4,735 | 2,995 | 5,165 |
| Options (change) | 6,629 | 6,629 | 4,945 | 4,405 | 2,787 | 4,617 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,370 | $51,977 | $59,710 | $71,830 | $77,690 | $27,660 |
| Total Invoice | $45,057 | $48,128 | $55,602 | $66,873 | $72,323 | $25,922 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,255 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,917 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,370 | $51,977 | $59,710 | $71,830 | $77,690 | $27,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,455 | -4,330 | -6,180 | -5,030 | -5,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,915 | $47,647 | $53,530 | $66,800 | $71,960 | $27,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,732 | $8,615 | $21,885 | $27,045 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,057 | $48,128 | $55,602 | $66,873 | $72,323 | $25,922 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,218 | -4,009 | -5,755 | -4,683 | -5,334 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,839 | $44,119 | $49,847 | $62,190 | $66,989 | $25,922 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,280 | $8,008 | $20,351 | $25,150 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Approach detection | $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 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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, 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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $7,505 | $8,380 | $10,230 | $9,080 | $9,780 | $4,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,455 | $4,330 | $6,180 | $5,030 | $5,730 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,218 | -4,009 | -5,755 | -4,683 | -5,334 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3875 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 13% |
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