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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: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $177,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,554

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $164,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelSLS AMGForte
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $201,500 $21,600
Base Invoice $187,395 $20,410
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 4,720
Options (change) 0 4,249
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $204,525 $27,215
Total Invoice $190,420 $25,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $174,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162,380
Model Year20142018
ModelSLS AMGForte
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$204,525$27,215
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$201,855$27,215
Total Invoice$190,420$25,554
Adjustments for Features-2,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$187,934$25,554

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

Model Year20142018
ModelSLS AMGForte
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,720$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4860

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

Model Year20142018
ModelSLS AMGForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in179.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height49.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

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