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2023 Kia Forte vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$56,750MSRP
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2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$56,750MSRP
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2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$56,750

MSRP

$19,690

Listings

18

Listings

260

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

Pros

  • Excellent value for money

  • Comfortable

  • Manual transmission available

Cons

  • Lower-than-average crash test scores

  • Underwhelming base engine

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews Summary

2023 Kia Forte Reviews Summary

The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 147 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

39
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$56,750MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$56,750MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$56,750
$19,690
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

4.6

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Excellent value for money

  • Comfortable

  • Manual transmission available

Cons

  • Lower-than-average crash test scores

  • Underwhelming base engine

Summary
The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
2.0L 147 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
23
28
MPG Highway
31
39
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