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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,195

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $49,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,594

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelGLGLGLForteForte
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $20,966 $22,422
Premium 1 Package 4,410        
Lane departure warning 875        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo net       50 50
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Floor mats       125 125
Premium 1 Package 4,101        
Lane departure warning 814        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo net       42 42
Rear bumper protector       62 62
Floor mats       102 102
Options (change) 9,585 0 0 4,200 4,200
Options (change) 8,915 0 0 3,733 3,733
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $76,710 $92,225 $123,025 $27,195 $28,895
Total Invoice $71,406 $85,834 $113,548 $25,594 $27,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,569
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelGLGLGLForteForte
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$76,710$92,225$123,025$27,195$28,895
Adjustments for Features-9,930-13,795-18,3700-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,780$78,430$104,655$27,195$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,650$37,875$0$1,425
Total Invoice$71,406$85,834$113,548$25,594$27,050
Adjustments for Features-9,243-12,839-16,9550-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,163$72,995$96,593$25,594$26,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,832$34,430$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelGLGLGLForteForte
TrimGL450GL550AMG GL63EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75  
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
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$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
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$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,270$18,135$22,710$4,340$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,930$13,795$18,370$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,243-12,839-16,9550-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelGLForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in106.3 in
Length201.6 in171.3 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162562%
Total Not Requested101538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested415098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested405098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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