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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $27,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $25,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRioRio
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $13,330 $13,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio 460            
Rear spoiler 350 350       300  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
Value Package           600  
195/55HR15           285  
Floor mats           95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Satellite radio 428            
Rear spoiler 326 326       250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
Value Package           535  
195/55HR15           250  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 1,530 1,070 1,420 720 720 1,280 95
Options (change) 1,424 996 1,321 670 670 1,107 72
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,775 $45,922 $55,815 $67,815 $75,415 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $39,852 $42,495 $51,978 $63,138 $70,206 $15,132 $14,757

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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: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,891
Model Year2018201820182018201820102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRioRio
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$42,775$45,922$55,815$67,815$75,415$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-9,185-10,310-13,310-12,910-13,3100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,590$35,612$42,505$54,905$62,105$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$8,915$21,315$28,515$460$0
Total Invoice$39,852$42,495$51,978$63,138$70,206$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-8,557-9,541-12,395-12,020-12,3910-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,295$32,954$39,583$51,118$57,815$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,659$8,288$19,823$26,520$728$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRioRio
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200  
5-speed manual     $0$0
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$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 steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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$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  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
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  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
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  
Leather seating surfaces    $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 $75
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 leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$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$10,380$11,505$14,505$14,105$14,505$1,195$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,185$10,310$13,310$12,910$13,310$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,557-9,541-12,395-12,020-12,3910-353

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

Model Year20182010
ModelC-ClassRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in98.4 in
Length184.5 in167.3 in
Width71.3 in66.7 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 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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