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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,609

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLAGLAForteForte
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start     495 495
Universal garage door opener       350
Interior trim, special color       0
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Floor mats     102 102
Remote start     410 410
Universal garage door opener       291
Interior trim, special color       0
Options (change) 9,250 8,400 4,220 4,570
Options (change) 8,603 7,812 3,748 4,039
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $43,645 $59,995 $27,215 $29,265
Total Invoice $40,660 $55,865 $25,609 $27,356

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,379
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLAGLAForteForte
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,645$59,995$27,215$29,265
Adjustments for Features-5,015-7,6150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,630$52,380$27,215$28,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0$1,775
Total Invoice$40,660$55,865$25,609$27,356
Adjustments for Features-4,672-7,0910-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,988$48,774$25,609$27,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,786$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLAGLAForteForte
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Interior trim, special color $0 $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,740$11,340$3,725$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$7,615$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,672-7,0910-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in171.3 in
Width71.0 in70.1 in
Height60.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested370087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested360087%
Total Not Requested55013%

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