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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: $26,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelCLACLAForte
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $19,990
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $18,993
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 295
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,000
Floor mats     115
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 244
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Premium Package     2,717
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 8,670 8,670 5,410
Options (change) 8,062 8,062 4,850
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $39,495 $57,045 $26,250
Total Invoice $36,794 $53,116 $24,693

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,604
Model Year201420142016
ModelCLACLAForte
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
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$39,495$57,045$26,250
Adjustments for Features-2,680-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$51,240$26,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,425$0
Total Invoice$36,794$53,116$24,693
Adjustments for Features-2,497-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,297$47,711$24,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,414$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142016
ModelCLACLAForte
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,330$9,455$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,497-5,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142016
ModelCLAForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in179.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height56.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested307591%
Total Not Requested3009%

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