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

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

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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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForte
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,785
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForte
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$47,185$47,605$50,405$50,815$50,160$71,555$27,165
Adjustments for Features-1,770-1,895-3,470-3,595-1,970-2,4700
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-1,648-1,765-3,231-3,348-1,835-2,3030
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

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForte
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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-1,648-1,765-3,231-3,348-1,835-2,3030

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested332574%
Total Not Requested115026%

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