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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $20,410 $33,573 $36,841
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Navigation system   2,085 2,085
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Navigation system   1,927 1,927
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Options (change) 4,375 3,185 3,185
Options (change) 3,963 2,939 2,939
Destination 895 910 910
Total Price $26,870 $40,195 $43,710
Total Invoice $25,268 $37,422 $40,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,149
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,870$40,195$43,710
Adjustments for Features0-5-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$40,190$43,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$25,268$37,422$40,690
Adjustments for Features0-5-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$37,417$40,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820142014
ModelForteISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,925$3,930$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-191

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182014
ModelForteIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested317571%
Total Not Requested130029%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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