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Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,140 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $50,325 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $46,597 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 | $18,895 |
| Base Invoice | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 | $18,000 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Options (change) | 440 | 0 | 0 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 409 | 0 | 0 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 695 |
| Total Price | $73,465 | $100,425 | $107,425 | $23,140 |
| Total Invoice | $68,387 | $93,460 | $99,970 | $21,790 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,905 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,690 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $73,465 | $100,425 | $107,425 | $23,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,420 | -10,245 | -10,645 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,045 | $90,180 | $96,780 | $23,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $24,135 | $30,735 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $68,387 | $93,460 | $99,970 | $21,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,907 | -9,534 | -9,906 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,480 | $83,926 | $90,064 | $21,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,446 | $28,584 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,895 | $12,720 | $13,120 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,420 | $10,245 | $10,645 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,907 | -9,534 | -9,906 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | CLS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,256 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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