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Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,920 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $69,705 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $64,683 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $20,410 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 42 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 0 | 4,425 |
| Options (change) | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 | 4,005 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $96,625 | $97,375 | $99,325 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $26,920 |
| Total Invoice | $89,993 | $90,691 | $92,504 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $25,310 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,825 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,343 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $96,625 | $97,375 | $99,325 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $26,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,930 | -8,630 | -6,880 | -12,730 | -18,280 | -18,280 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,695 | $88,745 | $92,445 | $131,395 | $144,695 | $195,595 | $26,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,650 | $55,950 | $106,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $89,993 | $90,691 | $92,504 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $25,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,454 | -8,038 | -6,408 | -11,851 | -17,028 | -17,018 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,539 | $82,653 | $86,096 | $122,317 | $134,782 | $182,094 | $25,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $886 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,664 | $52,129 | $99,441 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $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 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| 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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,805 | $13,505 | $11,755 | $17,605 | $23,155 | $23,155 | $4,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,930 | $8,630 | $6,880 | $12,730 | $18,280 | $18,280 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,454 | -8,038 | -6,408 | -11,851 | -17,028 | -17,018 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
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 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| HD radio | 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 |
| Total Requested | 4025 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 10% |
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