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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $47,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $44,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSRio
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $18,400
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $17,627
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 440 440 0 980
Options (change) 409 409 0 855
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $68,265 $75,465 $108,725 $20,275
Total Invoice $63,551 $70,247 $101,179 $19,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,153
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSRio
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$68,265$75,465$108,725$20,275
Adjustments for Features-9,690-12,130-16,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,575$63,335$92,170$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$33,595$0
Total Invoice$63,551$70,247$101,179$19,377
Adjustments for Features-9,021-11,291-15,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,530$58,956$85,773$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,426$31,243$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSRio
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 manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$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 external devices   $0
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 
Chronometer  $100 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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 
Interior trim, special color   $0
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,680$14,120$18,545$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,690$12,130$16,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,021-11,291-15,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in101.6 in
Length194.5 in172.6 in
Width74.1 in67.9 in
Height55.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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