Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE350E550EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,450 $21,600
Base Invoice $45,431 $51,569 $20,410
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 295
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 244
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 8,130 8,130 4,670
Options (change) 7,561 7,561 4,207
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $57,855 $64,455 $27,165
Total Invoice $53,867 $60,005 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,729
Model Year201120112018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE350E550EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$57,855$64,455$27,165
Adjustments for Features-2,820-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,035$61,135$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0
Total Invoice$53,867$60,005$25,512
Adjustments for Features-2,626-3,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,241$56,914$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,673$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE350E550EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,320$7,820$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,626-3,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelE-Class (2-door)Forte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length185.0 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height55.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 Requested342577%
Total Not Requested105023%

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