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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: $27,145

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelGLKGLKForteForte
TrimGLK250GLK350EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,980 $37,480 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,251 $34,856 $20,966 $22,422
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 2,100 2,100    
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 410 410    
Proximity key 650 650    
Heated front seats 750 750    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     125 125
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,953 1,953    
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 381 381    
Proximity key 605 605    
Heated front seats 698 698    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 13,010 13,010 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 12,102 12,102 3,691 3,691
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $52,915 $51,415 $27,145 $28,845
Total Invoice $49,278 $47,883 $25,552 $27,008

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,957
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelGLKGLKForteForte
TrimGLK250GLK350EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,915$51,415$27,145$28,845
Adjustments for Features-6,195-4,4950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$46,920$27,145$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,425
Total Invoice$49,278$47,883$25,552$27,008
Adjustments for Features-5,769-4,1860-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,509$43,697$25,552$26,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelGLKGLKForteForte
TrimGLK250GLK350EXSX
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$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$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$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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
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  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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, 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,645$7,945$3,450$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,195$4,495$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,769-4,1860-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelGLKForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in171.3 in
Width74.3 in70.1 in
Height66.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft356.4 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested385091%
Total Not Requested4009%

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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested375090%
Total Not Requested40010%

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