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Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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 M-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,720 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $21,405 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $19,613 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | ||
| Trim Package | 2,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | ||
| Trim Package | 2,046 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,600 | 5,690 | 3,725 | 4,075 |
| Options (change) | 7,069 | 5,292 | 3,338 | 3,629 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $48,125 | $54,965 | $26,720 | $28,770 |
| Total Invoice | $44,812 | $51,172 | $25,199 | $26,946 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,140 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,435 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp 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) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,125 | $54,965 | $26,720 | $28,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,265 | -1,540 | 0 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,860 | $53,425 | $26,720 | $28,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,565 | $0 | $1,850 |
| Total Invoice | $44,812 | $51,172 | $25,199 | $26,946 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,178 | -1,434 | 0 | -187 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,634 | $49,738 | $25,199 | $26,759 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,104 | $0 | $1,560 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 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 trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | $450 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,090 | $6,365 | $4,825 | $5,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,265 | $1,540 | $0 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,178 | -1,434 | 0 | -187 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| 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 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3025 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 60% |
| 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 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 30% |
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