Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011

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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: $22,640

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $37,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $34,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE400E550Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $18,395
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $17,520
Premium 1 Package 3,880 3,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,608 3,608  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 4,600 4,600 3,550
Options (change) 4,278 4,278 3,095
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $59,725 $65,825 $22,640
Total Invoice $55,609 $61,282 $21,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,316
Model Year201620162011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE400E550Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6402hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$59,725$65,825$22,640
Adjustments for Features-7,500-7,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,225$57,925$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0
Total Invoice$55,609$61,282$21,310
Adjustments for Features-6,983-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,626$53,927$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0

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

Model Year201620162011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE400E550Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,420$9,820$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,500$7,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,983-7,3550

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

Model Year20162011
ModelE-Class (2-door)Forte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length185.0 in176.4 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height54.8 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137554%
Total Not Requested119046%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137554%
Total Not Requested119046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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