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Mercedes-Benz R-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 R-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,725 Kia Forte LX | ||||
| Difference: $30,105 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,724 Kia Forte LX | ||||
| Difference: $27,540 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | LX | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $47,650 | $18,200 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $44,315 | $17,463 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Cargo tray | 85 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Proximity key | 1,130 | |||
| Heated front seats | 720 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | |||
| Popular Plus Package | 2,000 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | 75 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | 125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Cargo tray | 79 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Proximity key | 1,051 | |||
| Heated front seats | 670 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | |||
| Popular Plus Package | 1,844 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | 62 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | 102 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 291 | |
| Options (change) | 3,305 | 2,630 | 630 | 630 |
| Options (change) | 3,074 | 2,366 | 522 | 522 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $51,830 | $21,725 | $23,625 | $25,325 |
| Total Invoice | $48,264 | $20,724 | $22,383 | $23,839 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,115 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,962 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | LX | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 164hp I4 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 205/55-16 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $51,830 | $21,725 | $23,625 | $25,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,990 | 0 | -1,325 | -1,600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,840 | $21,725 | $22,300 | $23,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $575 | $2,000 |
| Total Invoice | $48,264 | $20,724 | $22,383 | $23,839 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,578 | 0 | -1,255 | -1,506 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,686 | $20,724 | $21,128 | $22,333 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $404 | $1,609 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | LX | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,615 | $2,625 | $3,950 | $4,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,990 | $0 | $1,325 | $1,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,578 | 0 | -1,255 | -1,506 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,830 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Popular Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Approach detection | 25 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1105 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 60% |
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