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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: $20,140 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $48,125 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $44,516 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 | $16,660 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Wheel Package | 260 | |||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 500 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Wheel Package | 242 | |||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 465 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | |||
| Sunroof | 610 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Options (change) | 440 | 1,200 | 0 | 1,950 |
| Options (change) | 409 | 1,116 | 0 | 1,680 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 695 |
| Total Price | $68,265 | $76,225 | $108,725 | $20,140 |
| Total Invoice | $63,551 | $70,954 | $101,179 | $19,035 |
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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: $39,415 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,407 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T9 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $68,265 | $76,225 | $108,725 | $20,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,710 | -11,225 | -15,575 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,555 | $65,000 | $93,150 | $20,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,445 | $33,595 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $63,551 | $70,954 | $101,179 | $19,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,109 | -10,449 | -14,494 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,442 | $60,505 | $86,685 | $19,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,063 | $31,243 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $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 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,230 | $12,745 | $17,095 | $1,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,710 | $11,225 | $15,575 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,109 | -10,449 | -14,494 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 |
| 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 | 4,035 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
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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