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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: $27,385 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $10,682 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,694 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,381 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $32,145 | $37,595 | $58,460 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $28,929 | $33,833 | $52,612 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 389 | 389 | |
| Navigation system | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,485 | |
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | 1,980 | 1,980 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 268 | 268 | |
| Navigation system | 2,085 | 2,085 | 2,101 | |
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | 1,782 | 1,782 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,890 | 5,047 | 5,047 | 2,698 |
| Options (change) | 4,389 | 4,271 | 4,271 | 2,237 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $27,385 | $38,067 | $43,517 | $61,983 |
| Total Invoice | $25,694 | $34,075 | $38,979 | $55,674 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,577 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,287 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $27,385 | $38,067 | $43,517 | $61,983 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -105 | -1,055 | -855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,385 | $37,962 | $42,462 | $61,128 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,500 | $23,166 |
| Total Invoice | $25,694 | $34,075 | $38,979 | $55,674 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -94 | -945 | -768 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,694 | $33,981 | $38,034 | $54,906 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,053 | $20,925 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | EX | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,950 | $4,055 | $5,005 | $4,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $105 | $1,055 | $855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -94 | -945 | -768 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.0 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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