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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: $25,910 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $47,515 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $43,994 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 | $19,500 |
| Base Invoice | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 | $18,528 |
| Night Package | 300 | 300 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,250 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,740 | 2,600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| Night Package | 279 | 279 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,023 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,478 | 2,348 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,600 | 740 | 4,365 | 5,610 |
| Options (change) | 5,208 | 688 | 4,059 | 5,028 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 800 |
| Total Price | $73,425 | $75,765 | $113,090 | $25,910 |
| Total Invoice | $68,350 | $70,526 | $105,238 | $24,356 |
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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: $39,985 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,984 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | 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 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $73,425 | $75,765 | $113,090 | $25,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,530 | -6,870 | -12,870 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,895 | $68,895 | $100,220 | $25,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,000 | $34,325 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $68,350 | $70,526 | $105,238 | $24,356 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,010 | -6,395 | -11,976 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,340 | $64,131 | $93,262 | $24,356 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,791 | $31,922 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forte |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | EX |
| 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $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 | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| 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, 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $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 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,305 | $10,645 | $16,645 | $3,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,530 | $6,870 | $12,870 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,010 | -6,395 | -11,976 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| 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 | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 2,960 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 | 53.0 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 CLS400
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3500 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 3% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 7% |
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