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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $50,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $46,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $19,100
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $18,190
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 925 925 925 750
Total Price $73,465 $100,425 $107,425 $23,400
Total Invoice $68,387 $93,460 $99,970 $22,035

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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: $42,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,491
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$73,465$100,425$107,425$23,400
Adjustments for Features-7,370-10,195-10,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,095$90,230$96,830$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,135$30,735$0
Total Invoice$68,387$93,460$99,970$22,035
Adjustments for Features-6,861-9,488-9,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,526$83,972$90,110$22,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,446$28,584$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,370$10,195$10,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,861-9,488-9,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in178.3 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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