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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,615

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $84,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,294

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $77,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelSLSLSLForteForte
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $18,600 $20,600
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $17,708 $19,436
Wood trim   0 0    
Premium Package       2,100 1,800
Technology Package       2,000 1,800
Floor mats       115 115
Wood trim   0 0    
Premium Package       1,893 1,624
Technology Package       1,800 1,570
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,215 3,715
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,786 3,287
Destination 925 925 925 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $107,625 $148,225 $216,725 $23,615 $25,115
Total Invoice $100,156 $137,914 $201,710 $22,294 $23,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,814
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelSLSLSLForteForte
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$107,625$148,225$216,725$23,615$25,115
Adjustments for Features-16,170-20,845-27,4450-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,455$127,380$189,280$23,615$25,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$97,825$0$1,425
Total Invoice$100,156$137,914$201,710$22,294$23,523
Adjustments for Features-15,048-19,395-25,5440-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,108$118,519$176,166$22,294$23,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,411$91,058$0$1,159

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelSLSLSLForteForte
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power door closers  $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Night vision  $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$19,020$23,695$30,295$2,850$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,170$20,845$27,445$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,048-19,395-25,5440-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelSLForte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.8 in106.3 in
Length181.8 in178.3 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height51.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested185064%
Total Not Requested102536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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