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Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $38,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $35,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelRioE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $50,050 $58,400 $81,800
Base Invoice $16,675 $46,547 $54,312 $76,074
Premium Package 2,200 2,950 3,550  
Floor mats 95      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500    
Rear Seat Package   300 300  
Proximity key   1,080 1,080 1,080
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690    
Premium Package 2,000 2,744 3,302  
Floor mats 72      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395    
Rear Seat Package   279 279  
Proximity key   1,004 1,004 1,004
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642    
Options (change) 2,295 7,945 6,355 2,505
Options (change) 2,072 7,389 5,910 2,329
Destination 750 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $20,545 $58,770 $65,530 $86,780
Total Invoice $19,497 $54,711 $60,997 $80,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,649
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelRioE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6420, 12420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$20,545$58,770$65,530$86,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-5,605-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$54,940$59,925$82,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,985$27,235
Total Invoice$19,497$54,711$60,997$80,878
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-5,217-4,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$51,146$55,780$76,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,634$25,440

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

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelRioE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSXE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
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 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$7,330$9,105$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830$5,605$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,565-5,217-4,292

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

Model Year20122006
ModelRioE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.4 in
Length171.9 in189.7 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested285096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%
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 E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%
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%

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