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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $180,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,336

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $168,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelSLS AMGForteForte
TrimGTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $201,500 $18,600 $20,600
Base Invoice $187,395 $17,708 $19,436
Premium Package   2,100 1,800
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   115 115
Premium Package   1,893 1,624
Technology Package   1,800 1,570
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 0 4,265 3,765
Options (change) 0 3,828 3,329
Destination 925 800 800
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $204,525 $23,665 $25,165
Total Invoice $190,420 $22,336 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $174,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162,433
Model Year201420142014
ModelSLS AMGForteForte
TrimGTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$204,525$23,665$25,165
Adjustments for Features-6,0700-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,455$23,665$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$190,420$22,336$23,565
Adjustments for Features-5,6510-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$184,769$22,336$23,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,159

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142014
ModelSLS AMGForteForte
TrimGTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,470$3,400$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6510-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelSLS AMGForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in178.3 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height49.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 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 seat150No
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%
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 seat150No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
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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