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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: $27,660 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $32,455 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $30,052 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | EX | E300 | AMG E43 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $52,150 | $72,400 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $48,500 | $67,332 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| Second rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,950 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| Second rear spoiler | 279 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,674 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,165 | 7,040 | 720 |
| Options (change) | 4,617 | 6,549 | 670 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,660 | $60,115 | $74,045 |
| Total Invoice | $25,922 | $55,974 | $68,927 |
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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: $27,260 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,215 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | EX | E300 | AMG E43 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 396hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | x- | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $27,660 | $60,115 | $74,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,195 | -9,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,660 | $54,920 | $64,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,755 |
| Total Invoice | $25,922 | $55,974 | $68,927 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,837 | -8,722 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,922 | $51,137 | $60,205 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,068 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | EX | E300 | AMG E43 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Second rear spoiler | $150 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,425 | $8,620 | $12,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,195 | $9,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,837 | -8,722 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 115.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,793 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.1 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 |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3925 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
| Second rear spoiler | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second rear spoiler | 150 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 2050 | 64% |
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