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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: $20,215 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $29,970 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,095 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $27,643 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Forte |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,790 | $59,450 | $97,250 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $44,445 | $55,289 | $90,443 | $16,660 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 100 | 75 |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Cargo tray | 93 | 93 | 93 | 60 |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 870 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Sunroof | 610 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,470 | 3,090 | 100 | 2,025 |
| Options (change) | 1,368 | 2,875 | 93 | 1,740 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 695 |
| Total Price | $50,185 | $63,465 | $98,275 | $20,215 |
| Total Invoice | $46,738 | $59,089 | $91,461 | $19,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,030 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,042 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Forte |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $50,185 | $63,465 | $98,275 | $20,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,940 | -8,190 | -16,905 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,245 | $55,275 | $81,370 | $20,215 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,030 | $36,125 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,738 | $59,089 | $91,461 | $19,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,601 | -7,625 | -15,733 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,137 | $51,464 | $75,728 | $19,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,327 | $33,591 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Forte |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,410 | $10,660 | $19,375 | $2,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,940 | $8,190 | $16,905 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,601 | -7,625 | -15,733 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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