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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: $26,870 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $10,255 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $7,454 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Trim | EX | 330 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $32,300 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $28,640 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Stability control | 650 | |
| Navigation system | 2,200 | |
| Heated front seats | 640 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 640 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Stability control | 520 | |
| Navigation system | 1,843 | |
| Heated front seats | 512 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 512 | |
| Options (change) | 4,375 | 4,130 |
| Options (change) | 3,963 | 3,387 |
| Destination | 895 | 695 |
| Total Price | $26,870 | $37,125 |
| Total Invoice | $25,268 | $32,722 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,125 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,213 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Trim | EX | 330 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 218hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/30 MPG | 21/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 86, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $26,870 | $37,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,870 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,000 | $37,125 |
| Total Invoice | $25,268 | $32,722 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,759 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,509 | $32,722 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Trim | EX | 330 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,700 | $2,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,870 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,759 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | ES |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,011 lb. | 3,472 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Heated front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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