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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: $26,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,984

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForte
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $19,990
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $18,993
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860  
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  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     295
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package             3,000
Universal garage door opener             350
Premium Plus Package             2,000
Floor mats             115
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660  
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  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     244
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package             2,717
Universal garage door opener             291
Premium Plus Package             1,796
Floor mats             93
Options (change) 8,780 8,780 8,780 8,780 5,980 7,320 5,760
Options (change) 8,166 8,166 8,166 8,166 5,562 6,808 5,141
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $45,505 $45,955 $49,105 $49,555 $49,005 $70,195 $26,600
Total Invoice $42,385 $42,804 $45,733 $46,152 $45,640 $65,466 $24,984

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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: $16,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,077
Model Year2014201420142014201420142016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForte
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8173hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$45,505$45,955$49,105$49,555$49,005$70,195$26,600
Adjustments for Features-2,495-2,620-4,345-4,470-2,645-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,010$43,335$44,760$45,085$46,360$67,000$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,750$2,075$3,350$23,990$0
Total Invoice$42,385$42,804$45,733$46,152$45,640$65,466$24,984
Adjustments for Features-2,324-2,440-4,047-4,163-2,463-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,061$40,364$41,686$41,989$43,177$62,486$24,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$1,625$1,928$3,116$22,425$0

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420142016
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 
Heated steering wheel      $100
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 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat      $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats      $200
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0
Wood trim $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$5,095$5,220$6,945$7,070$5,245$5,795$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$2,620$4,345$4,470$2,645$3,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,324-2,440-4,047-4,163-2,463-2,9800

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

Model Year20142016
ModelC-ClassForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested332599%
Total Not Requested501%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%

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