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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,225 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $43,115 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,619 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $39,858 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $77,375 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $71,959 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Premium II Package | 8,600 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |||
| Cargo tray | 160 | 160 | 80 | 80 |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | 1,110 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | ||
| Premium II Package | 7,998 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |||
| Cargo tray | 149 | 149 | 67 | 67 |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | 1,032 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,565 | 1,645 | 4,230 | 4,230 |
| Options (change) | 12,615 | 1,530 | 3,758 | 3,758 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $70,340 | $79,895 | $27,225 | $28,925 |
| Total Invoice | $65,477 | $74,364 | $25,619 | $27,075 |
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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: $33,720 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,113 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,340 | $79,895 | $27,225 | $28,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,395 | -11,370 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,945 | $68,525 | $27,225 | $28,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,580 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Total Invoice | $65,477 | $74,364 | $25,619 | $27,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,745 | -10,583 | 0 | -257 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,732 | $63,781 | $25,619 | $26,818 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,049 | $0 | $1,199 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Skid plates | $150 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,145 | $15,120 | $3,750 | $4,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,395 | $11,370 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,745 | -10,583 | 0 | -257 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3000 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 2690 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3475 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 16% |
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