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

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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $33,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $20,410 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Premium Plus Package 3,900        
Floor mats 125        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Rear spoiler 295 350 350    
Remote start 495        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Premium 2 Package       2,900  
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Plus Package 3,570        
Floor mats 102        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Rear spoiler 244 326 326    
Remote start 410        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,442 3,442    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Premium 2 Package       2,697  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,165 6,840 6,840 7,060 720
Options (change) 4,617 6,364 6,364 6,567 670
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,660 $60,785 $66,735 $79,655 $106,115
Total Invoice $25,922 $56,603 $62,136 $74,150 $98,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,983
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$27,660$60,785$66,735$79,655$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-5,045-6,745-10,145-9,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$55,740$59,990$69,510$96,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$13,770$40,955
Total Invoice$25,922$56,603$62,136$74,150$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,698-6,280-9,444-8,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,922$51,905$55,856$64,706$89,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$12,801$38,085

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer   $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration   $50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200 
Analog clock $25$25  
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$8,170$9,870$13,270$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,045$6,745$10,145$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,698-6,280-9,444-8,767

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelForteE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.7 in
Length179.5 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested407591%
Total Not Requested4009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested205068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested205068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

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