| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,405 Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||||
| Difference: $82,915 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,840 Kia Forte Koup SX | ||||||
| Difference: $77,029 | ||||||
|
|
||||||
Calculate Payments |
||||||
|
|
||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | CL550 | CL600 | CL63 AMG | CL65 AMG | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $103,600 | $147,400 | $137,500 | $197,500 | $19,890 | $20,690 |
| Base Invoice | $96,348 | $137,082 | $127,875 | $183,675 | $18,895 | $19,521 |
| Premium I Package | 1,960 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 460 | 460 | ||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,500 | 3,700 | ||||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | ||||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 1,823 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 428 | 428 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,058 | 3,334 | ||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | ||||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,845 | 425 | 425 | 885 | 4,665 | 3,865 |
| Options (change) | 2,646 | 395 | 395 | 823 | 4,193 | 3,469 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 850 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $108,320 | $151,700 | $141,400 | $202,260 | $25,405 | $25,405 |
| Total Invoice | $100,869 | $141,352 | $131,745 | $188,373 | $23,938 | $23,840 |
|
|
||||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,360 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,179 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | CL550 | CL600 | CL63 AMG | CL65 AMG | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/35-20 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $108,320 | $151,700 | $141,400 | $202,260 | $25,405 | $25,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,280 | -17,030 | -13,780 | -18,155 | -725 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $96,040 | $134,670 | $127,620 | $184,105 | $24,680 | $25,405 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,630 | $31,580 | $88,065 | $0 | $725 |
| Total Invoice | $100,869 | $141,352 | $131,745 | $188,373 | $23,938 | $23,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,435 | -15,868 | -12,839 | -16,908 | -683 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $89,434 | $125,484 | $118,906 | $171,465 | $23,255 | $23,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,050 | $29,472 | $82,031 | $0 | $585 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | CL550 | CL600 | CL63 AMG | CL65 AMG | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $14,930 | $19,680 | $16,430 | $20,805 | $3,375 | $2,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,280 | $17,030 | $13,780 | $18,155 | $725 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,435 | -15,868 | -12,839 | -16,908 | -683 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | CL-Class | Forte |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,486 lb. | 2,988 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 62.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3850 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.
