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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: $20,140 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $22,205 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $20,411 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $36,250 | $39,400 | $39,850 | $42,100 | $60,250 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $33,713 | $36,642 | $37,061 | $39,153 | $56,033 | $16,660 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 700 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||||||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 610 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,620 | 5,620 | 5,620 | 5,620 | 3,120 | 4,460 | 1,950 |
| Options (change) | 5,227 | 5,227 | 5,227 | 5,227 | 2,902 | 4,148 | 1,680 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,345 | $42,795 | $45,945 | $46,395 | $46,145 | $67,335 | $20,140 |
| Total Invoice | $39,446 | $39,865 | $42,794 | $43,213 | $42,980 | $62,806 | $19,035 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,170 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,721 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| 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 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $42,345 | $42,795 | $45,945 | $46,395 | $46,145 | $67,335 | $20,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,035 | -5,160 | -6,885 | -7,010 | -5,385 | -5,935 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,310 | $37,635 | $39,060 | $39,385 | $40,760 | $61,400 | $20,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $325 | $1,750 | $2,075 | $3,450 | $24,090 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,446 | $39,865 | $42,794 | $43,213 | $42,980 | $62,806 | $19,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,690 | -4,807 | -6,413 | -6,529 | -5,016 | -5,536 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,756 | $35,058 | $36,381 | $36,684 | $37,964 | $57,270 | $19,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $302 | $1,625 | $1,928 | $3,208 | $22,514 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | SX |
| 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 manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,830 | $5,955 | $7,680 | $7,805 | $6,180 | $6,730 | $795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,035 | $5,160 | $6,885 | $7,010 | $5,385 | $5,935 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,690 | -4,807 | -6,413 | -6,529 | -5,016 | -5,536 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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