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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelCLACLAForte
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $16,660
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 1,950
Options (change) 5,579 5,579 1,680
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $36,825 $54,375 $20,140
Total Invoice $34,311 $50,633 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,226
Model Year201420142010
ModelCLACLAForte
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,825$54,375$20,140
Adjustments for Features-5,420-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$45,830$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,425$0
Total Invoice$34,311$50,633$19,035
Adjustments for Features-5,050-7,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,261$42,676$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,415$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142010
ModelCLACLAForte
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$10,665$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,050-7,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
ModelCLAForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height56.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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