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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: $18,510

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $19,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,019

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $17,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteES
TrimLX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $36,370
Base Invoice $16,367 $34,068
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 64
Cargo mat 95 105
Rear spoiler 295 319
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 38
Cargo mat 78 65
Rear spoiler 244 209
Options (change) 915 488
Options (change) 757 312
Destination 895 895
Total Price $18,510 $37,753
Total Invoice $18,019 $35,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,547
Model Year20182013
ModelForteES
TrimLX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$18,510$37,753
Adjustments for Features0-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,510$31,643
Total Invoice$18,019$35,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,019$29,566

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182013
ModelForteES
TrimLX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
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
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$920$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,709

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182013
ModelForteES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in192.7 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.2 ft3

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