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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $51,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $47,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $21,600
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $20,410
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 4,010 3,250 4,375
Options (change) 3,729 3,022 3,963
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $78,585 $104,675 $26,870
Total Invoice $73,236 $97,591 $25,268

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,499
Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$78,585$104,675$26,870
Adjustments for Features-4,795-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,790$98,180$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,390$0
Total Invoice$73,236$97,591$25,268
Adjustments for Features-4,469-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,767$91,536$25,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,769$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102018
ModelCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,970$10,670$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$6,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,469-6,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height54.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested342577%
Total Not Requested105023%

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