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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $22,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $18,400
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $17,627
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Smartphone integration   350        
Universal garage door opener           350
Floor mats           130
Partial leather seating sufaces           500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Smartphone integration   326        
Universal garage door opener           291
Floor mats           104
Partial leather seating sufaces           460
Options (change) 1,180 1,070 2,340 720 720 980
Options (change) 1,098 996 2,177 670 670 855
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,425 $45,922 $56,735 $67,815 $75,415 $20,275
Total Invoice $39,526 $42,495 $52,834 $63,138 $70,206 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,334
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$42,425$45,922$56,735$67,815$75,415$20,275
Adjustments for Features-7,315-8,640-10,890-11,240-10,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$37,282$45,845$56,575$64,675$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,172$10,735$21,465$29,565$0
Total Invoice$39,526$42,495$52,834$63,138$70,206$19,377
Adjustments for Features-6,815-7,995-10,141-10,465-9,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,711$34,500$42,693$52,673$60,208$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,789$9,982$19,962$27,497$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100   $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support $100   $100
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$10,755$13,005$13,355$12,855$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,315$8,640$10,890$11,240$10,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,815-7,995-10,141-10,465-9,9980

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in101.6 in
Length184.5 in172.6 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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