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Kia Forte vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelForteForteCT
TrimEXSX200h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $32,050
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $30,417
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Universal garage door opener   350  
F Sport Package     1,000
Premium Package     890
Leather Package     1,930
Navigation Package     2,735
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo mat 78 78  
Universal garage door opener   291  
F Sport Package     920
Premium Package     820
Leather Package     1,776
Navigation Package     2,568
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,117
Options (change) 3,820 4,170 7,770
Options (change) 3,416 3,707 7,201
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $26,815 $28,865 $40,715
Total Invoice $25,277 $27,024 $38,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,616
Model Year201820182013
ModelForteForteCT
TrimEXSX200h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,815$28,865$40,715
Adjustments for Features0-275-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$28,590$40,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,277$27,024$38,513
Adjustments for Features0-257-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,277$26,767$37,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus CT

Model Year201820182013
ModelForteForteCT
TrimEXSX200h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,525$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20182013
ModelForteCT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in170.1 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested340080%
Total Not Requested85020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%

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