Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Kia Rio Kia Rio 2018

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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: $18,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $18,400
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $17,627
iPod integration 380 380 380 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460 460      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Wood trim       0  
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         130
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
iPod integration 353 353 353 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Satellite radio 428 428      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Wood trim       0  
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         104
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Options (change) 3,840 3,840 3,380 1,760 980
Options (change) 3,571 3,571 3,143 1,636 855
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $38,705 $40,615 $44,245 $62,935 $20,275
Total Invoice $36,057 $37,833 $41,209 $58,737 $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: $15,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,267
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$38,705$40,615$44,245$62,935$20,275
Adjustments for Features-2,590-3,765-5,590-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,115$36,850$38,655$58,195$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,540$22,080$0
Total Invoice$36,057$37,833$41,209$58,737$19,377
Adjustments for Features-2,413-3,507-5,206-4,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,644$34,326$36,003$54,313$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$2,359$20,669$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Chronometer   $100 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,130$6,305$8,130$7,280$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$3,765$5,590$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,413-3,507-5,206-4,4240

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

Model Year20112018
ModelC-ClassRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in101.6 in
Length182.3 in172.6 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 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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