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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: $27,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,537

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelForteISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $20,130 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Plus Package 4,490    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Premium Plus Package 4,119    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 4,965 6,045 6,045
Options (change) 4,512 4,964 4,964
Destination 895 590 590
Total Price $27,160 $36,625 $42,075
Total Invoice $25,537 $31,943 $36,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,577
Model Year201720062006
ModelForteISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,160$36,625$42,075
Adjustments for Features-1,2450-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$36,625$41,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$25,537$31,943$36,740
Adjustments for Features-1,1710-917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,366$31,943$35,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,880

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720062006
ModelForteISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$2,680$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1710-917

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172006
ModelForteIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length179.5 in180.1 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested335070%
Total Not Requested142530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested105044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested105044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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