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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $62,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $57,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelM-ClassForteForte
TrimML63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,500 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $79,515 $20,966 $22,422
Lighting Package 900    
Cargo mat 160 95 95
Proximity key 1,100    
Voice control for nav and audio 500    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Lighting Package 837    
Cargo mat 149 78 78
Proximity key 1,023    
Voice control for nav and audio 465    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,660 3,820 4,170
Options (change) 2,474 3,416 3,707
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $88,935 $26,815 $28,865
Total Invoice $82,764 $25,277 $27,024

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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: $54,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,549
Model Year200720182018
ModelM-ClassForteForte
TrimML63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine503hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$88,935$26,815$28,865
Adjustments for Features-7,4550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,480$26,815$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850
Total Invoice$82,764$25,277$27,024
Adjustments for Features-6,9380-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,826$25,277$26,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720182018
ModelM-ClassForteForte
TrimML63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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 changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,430$2,975$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9380-187

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelM-ClassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height69.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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 system200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested387591%
Total Not Requested3759%

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested377591%
Total Not Requested3759%

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