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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $56,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $52,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRioRio
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $14,480 $15,110
Rear spoiler 400     300  
Folding second row seats 440        
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Rear spoiler 372     250  
Folding second row seats 409        
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 840 0 0 1,445 95
Options (change) 781 0 0 1,247 72
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $73,865 $100,425 $107,425 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $68,759 $93,460 $99,970 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,413
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRioRio
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$73,865$100,425$107,425$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-12,700-15,325-15,7250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,165$85,100$91,700$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,935$30,535$625$0
Total Invoice$68,759$93,460$99,970$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-11,822-14,262-14,6340-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,937$79,198$85,336$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,261$28,399$898$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRioRio
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,070$16,695$17,095$1,370$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,700$15,325$15,725$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,822-14,262-14,6340-353

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142011
ModelCLSRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in98.4 in
Length194.5 in167.3 in
Width74.1 in66.7 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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