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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: $26,660

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $72,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,037

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $67,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassForte
TrimML63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $97,250 $20,990
Base Invoice $90,443 $19,811
Cargo tray 100 80
Heated second row seats 620  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Cargo tray 93 67
Heated second row seats 577  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 720 4,820
Options (change) 670 4,376
Destination 925 850
Total Price $98,895 $26,660
Total Invoice $92,038 $25,037

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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: $58,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,311
Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassForte
TrimML63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$98,895$26,660
Adjustments for Features-13,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,260$26,660
Total Invoice$92,038$25,037
Adjustments for Features-12,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,348$25,037

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

Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassForte
TrimML63 AMGSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,435$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,6900

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte features.

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

Model Year20142016
ModelM-ClassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height70.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		36.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Kia Forte specs.

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?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested450097%
Total Not Requested1253%

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