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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelGLKGLKForte
TrimGLK250GLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,980 $37,480 $17,495
Base Invoice $36,251 $34,856 $16,660
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450  
Leather Package 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750  
Proximity key 650 650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209  
Leather Package 1,953 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Heated front seats 698 698  
Proximity key 605 605  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 7,670 7,670 1,950
Options (change) 7,135 7,135 1,680
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $47,575 $46,075 $20,140
Total Invoice $44,311 $42,916 $19,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,382
Model Year201420142010
ModelGLKGLKForte
TrimGLK250GLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19215/45-17
Total Price$47,575$46,075$20,140
Adjustments for Features-8,475-6,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,100$39,300$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$44,311$42,916$19,035
Adjustments for Features-7,894-6,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,417$36,606$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142010
ModelGLKGLKForte
TrimGLK250GLK350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,170$8,470$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,475$6,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,894-6,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
ModelGLKForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width74.3 in69.9 in
Height66.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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