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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $35,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $32,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassForte
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770 $17,495
Base Invoice $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786 $16,660
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440 440      
Sport Package 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620       1,000
Proximity key 650 650 650 650      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             180
Sunroof             700
Universal garage door opener             70
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409 409      
Sport Package 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507       870
Proximity key 605 605 605 605      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             145
Sunroof             610
Universal garage door opener             55
Options (change) 3,430 3,430 3,430 1,810 0 0 1,950
Options (change) 3,191 3,191 3,191 1,684 0 0 1,680
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 695
Total Price $55,755 $56,255 $61,055 $64,135 $93,695 $100,695 $20,140
Total Invoice $51,918 $52,383 $56,847 $59,711 $87,201 $93,711 $19,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,193
Model Year2014201420142014201420142010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassForte
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$55,755$56,255$61,055$64,135$93,695$100,695$20,140
Adjustments for Features-6,110-6,110-6,085-7,810-13,425-13,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,645$50,145$54,970$56,325$80,270$86,870$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$5,325$6,680$30,625$37,225$0
Total Invoice$51,918$52,383$56,847$59,711$87,201$93,711$19,035
Adjustments for Features-5,690-5,689-5,666-7,271-12,495-12,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,228$46,694$51,181$52,440$74,706$80,845$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$466$4,953$6,212$28,478$34,617$0

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420142010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassForte
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150 $150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter     $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150 
Media drive    $15$15 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Chronometer    $100$100 
Cornering lights    $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers    $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Massage, driver seat    $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$8,305$8,280$10,005$15,620$16,020$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,110$6,110$6,085$7,810$13,425$13,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,690-5,689-5,666-7,271-12,495-12,8660

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

Model Year20142010
ModelE-ClassForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length192.1 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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 E550

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
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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