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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: $27,225 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $32,725 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,619 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $30,196 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | R350 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $49,300 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $45,849 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||
| Cargo tray | 85 | 80 | 80 |
| Heated front seats | 740 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 560 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,070 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,534 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||
| Cargo tray | 79 | 67 | 67 |
| Heated front seats | 688 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 521 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 995 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |
| Options (change) | 9,775 | 4,230 | 4,230 |
| Options (change) | 9,091 | 3,758 | 3,758 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $59,950 | $27,225 | $28,925 |
| Total Invoice | $55,815 | $25,619 | $27,075 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,895 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,699 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | R350 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $59,950 | $27,225 | $28,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,830 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,120 | $27,225 | $28,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Total Invoice | $55,815 | $25,619 | $27,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,497 | 0 | -257 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,318 | $25,619 | $26,818 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,199 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | R350 | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| 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, 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 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 | $10,155 | $5,325 | $5,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,830 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,497 | 0 | -257 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2010 | 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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 23% |
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