Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016 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: $35,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $33,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE400E550EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $20,410
Premium 1 Package 3,880 3,880  
Premium 2 Package 2,825 2,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 295
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium 1 Package 3,608 3,608  
Premium 2 Package 2,628 2,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 279 279 244
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 7,725 7,725 4,670
Options (change) 7,185 7,185 4,207
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $62,850 $68,950 $27,165
Total Invoice $58,516 $64,189 $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: $31,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,959
Model Year201620162018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE400E550EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp 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)235/40-18235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$62,850$68,950$27,165
Adjustments for Features-4,345-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,505$64,205$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0
Total Invoice$58,516$64,189$25,512
Adjustments for Features-4,045-4,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,471$59,772$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Forte
TrimE400E550EX
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 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 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$100 
Total Value of Features$8,645$9,045$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,045-4,4170

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

Model Year20162018
ModelE-Class (2-door)Forte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length185.0 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height54.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Headroom35.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft314.9 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 support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147558%
Total Not Requested109042%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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 support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147558%
Total Not Requested109042%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested382585%
Total Not Requested65015%

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