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Mercedes-Benz SLC 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 SLC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,660 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $35,675 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $33,050 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLC | SLC | Forte |
| Trim | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 | EX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,400 | $61,350 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $45,012 | $57,056 | $20,410 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 9,600 | 6,650 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 295 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 8,928 | 6,185 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 244 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,940 | 7,370 | 5,165 |
| Options (change) | 12,965 | 6,855 | 4,617 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 895 |
| Total Price | $63,335 | $69,715 | $27,660 |
| Total Invoice | $58,972 | $64,906 | $25,922 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,310 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,468 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLC | SLC | Forte |
| Trim | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 | EX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $63,335 | $69,715 | $27,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,365 | -11,365 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,970 | $58,350 | $27,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,380 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,972 | $64,906 | $25,922 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,582 | -10,581 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,390 | $54,325 | $25,922 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,935 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLC | SLC | Forte |
| Trim | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 | EX |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,265 | $16,265 | $4,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,365 | $11,365 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,582 | -10,581 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLC | Forte |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 54% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| CD player | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 3165 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| CD player | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 2990 | 65% |
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 Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3025 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 32% |
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