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Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,865

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,712

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelForteES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $38,900
Base Invoice $18,380 $36,438
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 64
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 38
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Options (change) 1,790 3,259
Options (change) 1,557 2,975
Destination 775 975
Total Price $21,865 $43,134
Total Invoice $20,712 $40,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,883
Model Year20132017
ModelForteES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,865$43,134
Adjustments for Features0-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,865$35,879
Total Invoice$20,712$40,388
Adjustments for Features0-6,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,712$33,595

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132017
ModelForteES
TrimSX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
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
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,325$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,793

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132017
ModelForteES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length178.3 in192.7 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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