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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: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $33,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014201420142014
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Base Invoice $20,410 $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786
Premium Plus Package 3,900            
Universal garage door opener 350            
Floor mats 125            
Rear spoiler 295 300 300 300 300    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Rear Seat Package   440 440 440 440    
Premium 1 Package   3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Proximity key   650 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450      
Premium Plus Package 3,570            
Universal garage door opener 291            
Floor mats 102            
Rear spoiler 244 279 279 279 279    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Rear Seat Package   409 409 409 409    
Premium 1 Package   3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Proximity key   605 605 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419      
Options (change) 4,670 10,850 10,850 10,850 9,230 2,800 2,800
Options (change) 4,207 10,092 10,092 10,092 8,585 2,604 2,604
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,165 $63,175 $63,675 $68,475 $71,555 $96,495 $103,495
Total Invoice $25,512 $58,819 $59,284 $63,748 $66,612 $89,805 $96,315

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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: $30,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,470
Model Year2018201420142014201420142014
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$27,165$63,175$63,675$68,475$71,555$96,495$103,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,195-5,195-5,195-6,920-9,870-10,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$57,980$58,480$63,280$64,635$86,625$93,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$5,300$6,655$28,645$35,245
Total Invoice$25,512$58,819$59,284$63,748$66,612$89,805$96,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,837-4,837-4,836-6,442-9,186-9,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,512$53,982$54,447$58,912$60,170$80,619$86,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$4,930$6,188$26,637$32,775

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

Model Year2018201420142014201420142014
ModelForteE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimEXE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    $150$150
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
Aux input$50      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25  
Approach detection$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,875$9,070$9,070$9,070$10,795$13,745$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,195$5,195$5,195$6,920$9,870$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,837-4,837-4,836-6,442-9,186-9,558

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

Model Year20182014
ModelForteE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length179.5 in192.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.4 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested4475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested119042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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