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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $33,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $51,200 $59,700 $85,300
Base Invoice $20,410 $47,616 $55,521 $79,329
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Floor mats 125      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Premium II Package   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium I Package   2,410 2,860 1,710
Rear Seat Package   350 350  
iPod integration   425 425 425
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710    
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510
Leather seating surfaces   1,550    
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Floor mats 102      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Premium II Package   1,777 1,777 1,777
Premium I Package   2,241 2,660 1,590
Rear Seat Package   326 326  
iPod integration   395 395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660    
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474
Leather seating surfaces   1,442    
Options (change) 4,375 7,865 6,055 4,555
Options (change) 3,963 7,315 5,632 4,236
Destination 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $26,870 $59,940 $67,630 $92,830
Total Invoice $25,268 $55,806 $63,028 $86,540

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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: $31,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,114
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6420, 12420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$26,870$59,940$67,630$92,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-3,605-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$58,410$64,025$88,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615$29,690
Total Invoice$25,268$55,806$63,028$86,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,424-3,360-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$54,382$59,668$82,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,286$27,748

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

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE350 / E320E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
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
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,605$8,680$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$3,605$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,424-3,360-4,410

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

Model Year20182008
ModelForteE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in191.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.9 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested320072%
Total Not Requested127528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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