Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Kia Rio Kia Rio 2006

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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $23,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $21,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $12,695
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $12,045
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     250
Wood trim         0 0  
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             70
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     220
Wood trim         0 0  
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Floor mats             54
Options (change) 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 720 720 1,320
Options (change) 948 948 948 948 669 669 1,166
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $37,745 $38,195 $41,345 $41,795 $43,745 $63,595 $14,595
Total Invoice $35,167 $35,586 $38,515 $38,934 $40,747 $59,327 $13,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,101
Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8110hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18185/65-14
Total Price$37,745$38,195$41,345$41,795$43,745$63,595$14,595
Adjustments for Features-6,735-6,935-8,585-8,785-8,185-8,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$31,260$32,760$33,010$35,560$54,960$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$1,750$2,000$4,550$23,950$0
Total Invoice$35,167$35,586$38,515$38,934$40,747$59,327$13,791
Adjustments for Features-6,275-6,461-7,997-8,184-7,624-8,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,892$29,125$30,518$30,750$33,123$51,272$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$1,626$1,858$4,231$22,380$0

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRio
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats    $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
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$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$7,180$7,380$9,030$9,230$8,630$9,080$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,735$6,935$8,585$8,785$8,185$8,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,275-6,461-7,997-8,184-7,624-8,0550

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

Model Year20142006
ModelC-ClassRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in98.4 in
Length180.7 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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