Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Kia Rio Kia Rio 2011

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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $21,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $19,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRioRio
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $14,480 $15,110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio 460 460 460 460        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     300  
Wood trim           0    
Value Package             750  
195/55VR15             300  
Floor mats             95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Satellite radio 428 428 428 428        
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     250  
Wood trim           0    
Value Package             665  
195/55VR15             260  
Floor mats             72 72
Options (change) 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 720 720 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 669 669 1,247 72
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,205 $38,655 $41,805 $42,255 $43,745 $63,595 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $35,595 $36,014 $38,943 $39,362 $40,747 $59,327 $16,422 $15,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,054
Model Year20142014201420142014201420112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRioRio
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$38,205$38,655$41,805$42,255$43,745$63,595$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-5,385-5,510-7,235-7,360-6,435-7,0850-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,820$33,145$34,570$34,895$37,310$56,510$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,750$2,075$4,490$23,690$625$0
Total Invoice$35,595$36,014$38,943$39,362$40,747$59,327$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-5,017-5,134-6,740-6,856-5,994-6,6100-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$30,880$32,203$32,506$34,753$52,717$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$302$1,625$1,928$4,175$22,139$898$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142014201420112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRioRio
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic      $800$800
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$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 
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  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
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  
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$25
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights       $125
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  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats    $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50$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$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 $75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,755$8,480$8,605$7,680$8,330$1,245$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$5,510$7,235$7,360$6,435$7,085$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,017-5,134-6,740-6,856-5,994-6,6100-353

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

Model Year20142011
ModelC-ClassRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in98.4 in
Length180.7 in167.3 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

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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