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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: $27,225

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $64,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,619

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $60,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelM-ClassForteForte
TrimML63 AMGEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $91,050 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $84,676 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo tray 160 80 80
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Cargo tray 149 67 67
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 160 4,230 4,230
Options (change) 149 3,758 3,758
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $92,085 $27,225 $28,925
Total Invoice $85,700 $25,619 $27,075

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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: $55,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,742
Model Year201020182018
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$92,085$27,225$28,925
Adjustments for Features-8,9600-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,125$27,225$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$85,700$25,619$27,075
Adjustments for Features-8,3390-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,361$25,619$26,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,199

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

Model Year201020182018
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 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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$11,785$2,825$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,960$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3390-257

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

Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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