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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: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $35,830 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $33,139 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 | E400 Hybrid | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $51,800 | $52,300 | $62,350 | $57,100 | $93,600 | $100,600 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $48,174 | $48,639 | $57,986 | $53,103 | $87,048 | $93,558 | $20,410 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,380 | 4,380 | 4,380 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 295 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,073 | 4,073 | 4,073 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 244 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 10,270 | 10,270 | 1,020 | 10,270 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 4,670 |
| Options (change) | 9,552 | 9,552 | 949 | 9,552 | 2,604 | 2,604 | 4,207 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 |
| Total Price | $62,995 | $63,495 | $64,295 | $68,295 | $97,325 | $104,325 | $27,165 |
| Total Invoice | $58,651 | $59,116 | $59,860 | $63,580 | $90,577 | $97,087 | $25,512 |
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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: $31,085 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,721 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 | E400 Hybrid | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 195hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 302hp V6 H | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $62,995 | $63,495 | $64,295 | $68,295 | $97,325 | $104,325 | $27,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,745 | -4,745 | -3,595 | -4,745 | -11,445 | -11,895 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,250 | $58,750 | $60,700 | $63,550 | $85,880 | $92,430 | $27,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $500 | $2,450 | $5,300 | $27,630 | $34,180 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,651 | $59,116 | $59,860 | $63,580 | $90,577 | $97,087 | $25,512 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,418 | -4,418 | -3,347 | -4,417 | -10,651 | -11,070 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,233 | $54,698 | $56,513 | $59,163 | $79,926 | $86,017 | $25,512 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $465 | $2,280 | $4,930 | $25,693 | $31,784 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 | E400 Hybrid | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S | EX |
| 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 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $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 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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, 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $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 | $9,020 | $9,020 | $7,870 | $9,020 | $15,720 | $16,170 | $4,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,745 | $4,745 | $3,595 | $4,745 | $11,445 | $11,895 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,418 | -4,418 | -3,347 | -4,417 | -10,651 | -11,070 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1240 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1240 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1240 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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