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Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS 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 IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,310 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $19,104 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $17,381 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $37,825 | $40,200 | $41,370 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $35,178 | $37,386 | $38,474 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 389 | 389 | 389 |
| Navigation system | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,735 | |
| Luxury Package | 5,320 | 4,880 | 4,425 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 259 | 259 | 259 |
| Navigation system | 1,604 | 1,604 | 1,604 | |
| Luxury Package | 4,893 | 4,491 | 4,072 | |
| Options (change) | 4,815 | 7,614 | 7,174 | 6,719 |
| Options (change) | 4,327 | 6,860 | 6,458 | 6,039 |
| Destination | 895 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $46,414 | $48,349 | $49,064 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $43,013 | $44,819 | $45,488 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,224 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,785 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $46,414 | $48,349 | $49,064 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,880 | -5,380 | -3,880 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,310 | $42,534 | $42,969 | $45,184 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $435 | $2,650 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $43,013 | $44,819 | $45,488 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,596 | -4,987 | -3,597 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,632 | $39,417 | $39,832 | $41,891 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $415 | $2,474 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,700 | $6,580 | $8,080 | $6,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,880 | $5,380 | $3,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,596 | -4,987 | -3,597 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,584 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 44.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 10.8 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 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4125 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 44% |
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