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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: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $49,650 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $45,991 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 | $20,410 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | 295 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Rear spoiler | 372 | 244 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,790 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 4,670 |
| Options (change) | 3,525 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 4,207 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 |
| Total Price | $76,815 | $103,375 | $110,375 | $27,165 |
| Total Invoice | $71,503 | $96,204 | $102,714 | $25,512 |
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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: $43,555 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,317 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 164hp 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 | $76,815 | $103,375 | $110,375 | $27,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,095 | -8,720 | -9,120 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,720 | $94,655 | $101,255 | $27,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $23,935 | $30,535 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $71,503 | $96,204 | $102,714 | $25,512 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,674 | -8,115 | -8,487 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,829 | $88,089 | $94,227 | $25,512 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,260 | $28,398 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | EX |
| 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| 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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| 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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $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, 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger 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 | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,920 | $12,545 | $12,945 | $3,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,095 | $8,720 | $9,120 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,674 | -8,115 | -8,487 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,256 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3775 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 16% |
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