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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: $23,140 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $36,485 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $33,727 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $51,400 | $51,900 | $56,700 | $61,400 | $92,770 | $99,770 | $18,895 |
| Base Invoice | $47,802 | $48,267 | $52,731 | $57,102 | $86,276 | $92,786 | $18,000 |
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,870 | 3,870 | 3,870 | 4,320 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||||||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||||||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,599 | 3,599 | 3,599 | 4,018 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||||||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,300 | 7,300 | 7,300 | 6,130 | 0 | 0 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 6,790 | 6,790 | 6,790 | 5,702 | 0 | 0 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 695 |
| Total Price | $59,625 | $60,125 | $64,925 | $68,455 | $93,695 | $100,695 | $23,140 |
| Total Invoice | $55,517 | $55,982 | $60,446 | $63,729 | $87,201 | $93,711 | $21,790 |
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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: $30,540 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,192 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 195hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 302hp V6 H | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $59,625 | $60,125 | $64,925 | $68,455 | $93,695 | $100,695 | $23,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,945 | -5,945 | -5,920 | -7,945 | -11,095 | -11,495 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,680 | $54,180 | $59,005 | $60,510 | $82,600 | $89,200 | $23,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $500 | $5,325 | $6,830 | $28,920 | $35,520 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $55,517 | $55,982 | $60,446 | $63,729 | $87,201 | $93,711 | $21,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,535 | -5,535 | -5,512 | -7,396 | -10,326 | -10,698 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,982 | $50,447 | $54,934 | $56,333 | $76,875 | $83,013 | $21,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $465 | $4,952 | $6,351 | $26,893 | $33,031 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 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 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,695 | $8,695 | $8,670 | $10,695 | $13,845 | $14,245 | $2,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,945 | $5,945 | $5,920 | $7,945 | $11,095 | $11,495 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,535 | -5,535 | -5,512 | -7,396 | -10,326 | -10,698 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC
| 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 47% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 47% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
| 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 47% |
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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1490 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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