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Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES 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.
Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,510 Kia Forte LX | ||
| Difference: $21,874 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,019 Kia Forte LX | ||
| Difference: $19,727 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Trim | LX | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $16,700 | $38,900 |
| Base Invoice | $16,367 | $36,438 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 65 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 105 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 319 |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 39 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 65 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 209 |
| Options (change) | 915 | 489 |
| Options (change) | 757 | 313 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 |
| Total Price | $18,510 | $40,384 |
| Total Invoice | $18,019 | $37,746 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,089 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,516 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Trim | LX | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 147hp I4 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/29 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $18,510 | $40,384 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,510 | $31,599 |
| Total Invoice | $18,019 | $37,746 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,211 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,019 | $29,535 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Trim | LX | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation app | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,020 | $9,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,211 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,956 lb. | 3,549 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
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