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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.
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Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,215 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $71,867 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,554 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $66,374 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $94,400 | $94,400 | $141,450 | $160,500 | $222,000 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $87,792 | $87,792 | $131,549 | $149,265 | $206,460 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||||
| Cargo net | 50 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 500 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||||
| Cargo net | 42 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 465 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,720 | 7,300 | 7,800 | 2,800 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,249 | 6,789 | 7,254 | 2,604 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $27,215 | $102,625 | $99,082 | $145,175 | $163,125 | $225,025 |
| Total Invoice | $25,554 | $95,506 | $91,928 | $135,078 | $151,890 | $209,485 |
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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: $59,522 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,920 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $27,215 | $102,625 | $99,082 | $145,175 | $163,125 | $225,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,820 | -12,345 | -14,720 | -25,170 | -25,970 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,215 | $90,805 | $86,737 | $130,455 | $137,955 | $199,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,068 | $0 | $43,718 | $51,218 | $112,318 |
| Total Invoice | $25,554 | $95,506 | $91,928 | $135,078 | $151,890 | $209,485 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,000 | -11,454 | -13,696 | -23,436 | -24,177 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,554 | $84,506 | $80,474 | $121,382 | $128,454 | $185,308 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,032 | $0 | $40,908 | $47,980 | $104,834 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | EX | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 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 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,375 | $17,195 | $17,720 | $20,095 | $30,545 | $31,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $11,820 | $12,345 | $14,720 | $25,170 | $25,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -11,000 | -11,454 | -13,696 | -23,436 | -24,177 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 4,774 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 43.0 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 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 4475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 2125 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 2125 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
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