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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,870 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $33,070 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $30,538 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E550 | E63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $51,200 | $59,700 | $85,300 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $47,616 | $55,521 | $79,329 | $20,410 |
| Rear Seat Package | 350 | 350 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,410 | 2,860 | 1,710 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | |
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 326 | 326 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,241 | 2,660 | 1,590 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,777 | 1,777 | 1,777 | |
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,865 | 6,055 | 4,555 | 4,375 |
| Options (change) | 7,315 | 5,632 | 4,236 | 3,963 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $59,940 | $67,630 | $92,830 | $26,870 |
| Total Invoice | $55,806 | $63,028 | $86,540 | $25,268 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,540 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,114 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E550 | E63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $59,940 | $67,630 | $92,830 | $26,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,530 | -3,605 | -4,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,410 | $64,025 | $88,100 | $26,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,615 | $29,690 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $55,806 | $63,028 | $86,540 | $25,268 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,424 | -3,360 | -4,410 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,382 | $59,668 | $82,130 | $25,268 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,286 | $27,748 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E550 | E63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| 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 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,605 | $8,680 | $9,805 | $5,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,530 | $3,605 | $4,730 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,424 | -3,360 | -4,410 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 191.0 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,741 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 28% |
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