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Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelForteISISIS
TrimSX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $18,380 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Rearview camera   350 350 350
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32 39 39 39
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Rearview camera   324 324 324
Options (change) 3,590 2,150 2,150 2,150
Options (change) 3,127 1,967 1,967 1,967
Destination 775 975 975 975
Total Price $23,665 $40,950 $43,325 $44,495
Total Invoice $22,282 $38,120 $40,328 $41,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,319
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelForteISISIS
TrimSX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,665$40,950$43,325$44,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-5,480-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$37,170$37,845$40,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$22,282$38,120$40,328$41,416
Adjustments for Features0-3,519-5,101-3,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$34,601$35,227$37,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626$3,297

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelForteISISIS
TrimSX200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,625$6,405$8,105$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$5,480$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,519-5,101-3,518

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
ModelForteIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in184.3 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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