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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: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $14,245 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $13,058 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 | $20,410 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | 604 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,985 | 8,985 | 7,585 | 5,765 | 4,670 |
| Options (change) | 8,357 | 8,357 | 7,055 | 5,361 | 4,207 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,410 | $43,110 | $45,310 | $62,140 | $27,165 |
| Total Invoice | $38,570 | $40,151 | $42,197 | $57,970 | $25,512 |
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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: $15,375 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,119 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $41,410 | $43,110 | $45,310 | $62,140 | $27,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -1,750 | -1,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,410 | $41,935 | $43,860 | $60,390 | $26,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,450 | $18,980 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,570 | $40,151 | $42,197 | $57,970 | $25,512 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -1,061 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,570 | $39,057 | $40,847 | $56,337 | $24,451 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,277 | $17,767 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,420 | $4,595 | $4,870 | $5,170 | $4,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $1,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -1,061 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 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 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 36% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 36% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 40% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 42% |
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