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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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.
Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,870 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $34,545 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $31,909 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | EX | E350 / E320 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $53,200 | $61,700 | $87,700 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $49,476 | $57,381 | $81,561 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Premium I Package | 2,700 | 3,150 | 2,100 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1,930 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 420 | 420 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,570 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Premium I Package | 2,511 | 2,930 | 1,953 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,795 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 391 | 391 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,460 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,375 | 7,340 | 5,500 | 4,030 |
| Options (change) | 3,963 | 6,826 | 5,116 | 3,748 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $26,870 | $61,415 | $68,075 | $94,705 |
| Total Invoice | $25,268 | $57,177 | $63,372 | $88,284 |
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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: $32,940 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,415 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | EX | E350 / E320 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,870 | $61,415 | $68,075 | $94,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,605 | -3,705 | -4,905 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,870 | $59,810 | $64,370 | $89,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,560 | $29,990 |
| Total Invoice | $25,268 | $57,177 | $63,372 | $88,284 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,494 | -3,449 | -4,572 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,268 | $55,683 | $59,923 | $83,712 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,240 | $28,029 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | EX | E350 / E320 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,000 | $6,605 | $8,705 | $9,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,605 | $3,705 | $4,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,494 | -3,449 | -4,572 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,741 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
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