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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: $23,180 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $70,645 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $65,500 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $92,900 | $139,500 | $18,895 |
| Base Invoice | $86,397 | $129,735 | $18,000 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 695 |
| Total Price | $93,825 | $140,425 | $23,180 |
| Total Invoice | $87,322 | $130,660 | $21,822 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,425 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,988 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $93,825 | $140,425 | $23,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,220 | -15,045 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $83,605 | $125,380 | $23,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $41,775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $87,322 | $130,660 | $21,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,512 | -13,999 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $77,810 | $116,661 | $21,822 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,851 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $13,995 | $18,820 | $3,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,220 | $15,045 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,512 | -13,999 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,730 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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