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.
Lowest Total Price: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
Difference: $20,020 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
Difference: $18,433 | |||||||
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Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | EX |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $21,600 |
Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $20,410 |
Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 295 | ||
Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||||
Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||||
Floor mats | 125 | ||||||
Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 244 | ||
Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||||
Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||||
Floor mats | 102 | ||||||
Options (change) | 11,510 | 11,510 | 11,510 | 11,510 | 8,710 | 10,050 | 4,670 |
Options (change) | 10,706 | 10,706 | 10,706 | 10,706 | 8,102 | 9,348 | 4,207 |
Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
Total Price | $47,185 | $47,605 | $50,405 | $50,815 | $50,160 | $71,555 | $27,165 |
Total Invoice | $43,945 | $44,336 | $46,940 | $47,321 | $46,712 | $66,728 | $25,512 |
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Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250 | |||||||
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,785 | |||||||
Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | EX |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 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 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
Total Price | $47,185 | $47,605 | $50,405 | $50,815 | $50,160 | $71,555 | $27,165 |
Adjustments for Features | -1,770 | -1,895 | -3,470 | -3,595 | -1,970 | -2,470 | 0 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,415 | $45,710 | $46,935 | $47,220 | $48,190 | $69,085 | $27,165 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 | $23,670 | $0 |
Total Invoice | $43,945 | $44,336 | $46,940 | $47,321 | $46,712 | $66,728 | $25,512 |
Adjustments for Features | -1,648 | -1,765 | -3,231 | -3,348 | -1,835 | -2,303 | 0 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,297 | $42,571 | $43,709 | $43,973 | $44,877 | $64,425 | $25,512 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $274 | $1,412 | $1,676 | $2,580 | $22,128 | $0 |
Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forte |
Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | EX |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
FWD | $0 | ||||||
Accessories | |||||||
Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
911 assist | $25 | ||||||
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||||
Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||
Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||||
Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||||
Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||
Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
Climate Control | |||||||
Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
Exterior | |||||||
Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
Infotainment | |||||||
Android Auto support | $100 | ||||||
App support | $0 | ||||||
Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||||
CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
Approach detection | $25 | ||||||
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
Transmission | |||||||
Launch control | $100 | ||||||
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
Total Value of Features | $5,170 | $5,295 | $6,870 | $6,995 | $5,370 | $5,870 | $3,400 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,770 | $1,895 | $3,470 | $3,595 | $1,970 | $2,470 | $0 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,648 | -1,765 | -3,231 | -3,348 | -1,835 | -2,303 | 0 |
Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
Model | C-Class | Forte |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 179.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 |
Premium 1 Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
Surround sound | 250 | No |
iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Leather Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Lighting Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | No |
Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Multimedia Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
Media drive, large | 15 | No |
SD Card slot | 25 | No |
Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Premium 1 Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
Surround sound | 250 | No |
iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Leather Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Lighting Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | No |
Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Multimedia Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
Media drive, large | 15 | No |
SD Card slot | 25 | No |
Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Premium 1 Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
Surround sound | 250 | No |
iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Leather Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Lighting Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | No |
Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Multimedia Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
Media drive, large | 15 | No |
SD Card slot | 25 | No |
Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Premium 1 Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
Surround sound | 250 | No |
iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Leather Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Lighting Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | No |
Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Multimedia Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
Media drive, large | 15 | No |
SD Card slot | 25 | No |
Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Leather Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Lighting Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | No |
Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Multimedia Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
Media drive, large | 15 | No |
SD Card slot | 25 | No |
Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
AMG Leather Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
Lighting Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Headlight washers | 50 | No |
Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Multimedia Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
Media drive, large | 15 | No |
SD Card slot | 25 | No |
Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
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 | No |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
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 |
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 |
Total Requested | 3325 | 74% |
Total Not Requested | 1150 | 26% |