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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: $26,185 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $72,710 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,550 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $67,488 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | ML63 AMG | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $97,250 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $90,443 | $18,751 | $19,707 |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 80 | 80 |
| Heated second row seats | 620 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |
| UVO | 600 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |
| Cargo tray | 93 | 67 | 67 |
| Heated second row seats | 577 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |
| UVO | 558 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |
| Options (change) | 720 | 5,670 | 4,470 |
| Options (change) | 670 | 5,114 | 4,018 |
| Destination | 925 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $98,895 | $26,185 | $26,185 |
| Total Invoice | $92,038 | $24,690 | $24,550 |
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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: $60,450 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,949 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | ML63 AMG | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 830, 14 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/45-20 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $98,895 | $26,185 | $26,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,135 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,760 | $25,310 | $26,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $875 |
| Total Invoice | $92,038 | $24,690 | $24,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,224 | -825 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,814 | $23,865 | $24,550 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $685 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | ML63 AMG | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,010 | $2,750 | $1,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $13,135 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -12,224 | -825 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | M-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3500 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 3% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 3250 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 3% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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