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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,145

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $87,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $81,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassForteForte
TrimG550G63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $135,700 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $106,206 $126,201 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     125 125
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 0 0 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 0 0 3,691 3,691
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $115,125 $136,625 $27,145 $28,845
Total Invoice $107,131 $127,126 $25,552 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,218
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassForteForte
TrimG550G63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine388hp V8536hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/50-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$115,125$136,625$27,145$28,845
Adjustments for Features-8,985-10,8850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,140$125,740$27,145$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,600$0$1,425
Total Invoice$107,131$127,126$25,552$27,008
Adjustments for Features-8,361-10,1280-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,770$116,998$25,552$26,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,228$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassForteForte
TrimG550G63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,635$14,535$3,650$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,985$10,885$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,361-10,1280-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelG-ClassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in171.3 in
Width71.8 in70.1 in
Height76.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft356.4 ft3

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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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested400094%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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