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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: $26,405 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $35,460 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,766 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $32,842 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,950 | $58,900 | $71,600 | $104,400 | $19,500 |
| Base Invoice | $49,244 | $54,777 | $66,588 | $97,092 | $18,528 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | 295 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | 580 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | ||||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||||
| Remote start | 495 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | 244 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | 539 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,442 | 3,442 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | ||||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | ||||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||||
| Remote start | 410 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,920 | 7,920 | 4,290 | 1,300 | 6,105 |
| Options (change) | 7,369 | 7,369 | 3,990 | 1,209 | 5,438 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 800 |
| Total Price | $61,865 | $67,815 | $76,885 | $106,695 | $26,405 |
| Total Invoice | $57,608 | $63,141 | $71,573 | $99,296 | $24,766 |
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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: $28,815 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,654 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 396hp V6 | 603hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T9 | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 265/35-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $61,865 | $67,815 | $76,885 | $106,695 | $26,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,645 | -8,345 | -10,220 | -10,920 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,220 | $59,470 | $66,665 | $95,775 | $26,405 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $11,445 | $40,555 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,608 | $63,141 | $71,573 | $99,296 | $24,766 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,188 | -7,770 | -9,514 | -10,163 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,420 | $55,371 | $62,059 | $89,133 | $24,766 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $10,639 | $37,713 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Forte |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drift mode | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,670 | $11,370 | $13,245 | $13,945 | $3,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,645 | $8,345 | $10,220 | $10,920 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,188 | -7,770 | -9,514 | -10,163 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 2350 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 2350 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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