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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: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $49,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $21,600
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $20,410
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 8,400 7,740 6,540 4,670
Options (change) 7,812 7,198 6,082 4,207
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $76,225 $82,765 $115,265 $27,165
Total Invoice $70,954 $77,036 $107,261 $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: $40,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,874
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$76,225$82,765$115,265$27,165
Adjustments for Features-8,130-9,345-13,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,095$73,420$101,995$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,325$33,900$0
Total Invoice$70,954$77,036$107,261$25,512
Adjustments for Features-7,568-8,698-12,3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,386$68,338$94,912$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,952$31,526$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSForte
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$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 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $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
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$11,555$12,770$16,695$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,130$9,345$13,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,568-8,698-12,3490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in179.5 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested75040%
Total Not Requested112560%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested4475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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