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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $93,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $86,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142018
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassForte
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500 $21,600
Base Invoice $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415 $20,410
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Premium Plus Package         3,900
Cargo net         50
Floor mats         125
Universal garage door opener         350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Premium Plus Package         3,570
Cargo net         42
Floor mats         102
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 0 4,425
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 0 0 4,005
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $120,475 $159,475 $165,525 $218,525 $26,920
Total Invoice $112,107 $148,447 $154,185 $203,440 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,602
Model Year20142014201420142018
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassForte
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12164hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$120,475$159,475$165,525$218,525$26,920
Adjustments for Features-13,105-15,005-14,505-15,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,370$144,470$151,020$202,995$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,100$43,650$95,625$0
Total Invoice$112,107$148,447$154,185$203,440$25,310
Adjustments for Features-12,195-13,967-13,511-14,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,912$134,480$140,674$188,982$25,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,568$40,762$89,070$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014201420142018
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassForte
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Night vision$1750$1750$1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $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
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25  
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100 $100 
Compass    $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,480$18,380$17,880$18,905$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,105$15,005$14,505$15,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,195-13,967-13,511-14,4580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelCL-ClassForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in106.3 in
Length200.6 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested415093%
Total Not Requested3257%

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