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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: $26,355 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $68,580 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $63,573 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $92,900 | $139,500 | $19,990 |
| Base Invoice | $86,397 | $129,735 | $18,993 |
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | |
| Premium Package | 3,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | |
| Premium Package | 2,717 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | ||
| Cargo net | 42 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,110 | 620 | 5,515 |
| Options (change) | 1,033 | 577 | 4,939 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 850 |
| Total Price | $94,935 | $141,045 | $26,355 |
| Total Invoice | $88,355 | $131,237 | $24,782 |
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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: $59,585 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,201 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | EX |
| 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 | $94,935 | $141,045 | $26,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,995 | -13,720 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,940 | $127,325 | $26,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $41,385 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $88,355 | $131,237 | $24,782 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,372 | -12,766 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,983 | $118,471 | $24,782 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,488 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Forte |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | EX |
| 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 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| 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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,070 | $17,795 | $4,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,995 | $13,720 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,372 | -12,766 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| 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 | 74.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,730 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
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 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 1% |
| Premium Plus 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 |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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