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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: $27,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,694

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelForteISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $20,410 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
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   2,490 2,490 2,490
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
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   2,300 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Adaptive cruise control       1,380
Options (change) 4,890 3,967 3,092 4,203
Options (change) 4,389 3,511 2,704 3,816
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,385 $39,927 $44,307 $66,848
Total Invoice $25,694 $37,017 $41,095 $62,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,975
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelForteISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$27,385$39,927$44,307$66,848
Adjustments for Features-6950-50-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$39,927$44,257$64,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,330$24,571
Total Invoice$25,694$37,017$41,095$62,141
Adjustments for Features-6520-46-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,042$37,017$41,049$59,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,032$22,939

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelForteISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200  $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   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,705$3,755$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0$50$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6520-46-2,185

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182013
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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested352579%
Total Not Requested95021%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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