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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,920 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $64,080 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $59,452 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 1,250 | ||||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| Rearview camera | 750 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Cargo net | 42 | ||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 1,163 | ||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Rearview camera | 698 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,425 | 2,425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Options (change) | 4,005 | 2,256 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $26,920 | $91,000 | $131,300 | $148,500 | $198,300 |
| Total Invoice | $25,310 | $84,762 | $122,380 | $138,376 | $184,690 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,525 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,209 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $26,920 | $91,000 | $131,300 | $148,500 | $198,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,555 | -9,455 | -15,055 | -14,980 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,920 | $86,445 | $121,845 | $133,445 | $183,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $35,400 | $47,000 | $96,875 |
| Total Invoice | $25,310 | $84,762 | $122,380 | $138,376 | $184,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,243 | -8,813 | -14,029 | -13,952 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,310 | $80,519 | $113,567 | $124,347 | $170,738 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,048 | $43,828 | $90,219 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,850 | $10,405 | $15,305 | $20,905 | $20,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,555 | $9,455 | $15,055 | $14,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,243 | -8,813 | -14,029 | -13,952 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 16.3 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3750 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
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