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Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $49,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $45,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelForteLS
TrimSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $72,520
Base Invoice $18,380 $66,717
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 65
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 39
Options (change) 3,590 65
Options (change) 3,127 39
Destination 775 975
Total Price $23,665 $73,560
Total Invoice $22,282 $67,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,702
Model Year20132017
ModelForteLS
TrimSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,665$73,560
Adjustments for Features0-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$68,405
Total Invoice$22,282$67,731
Adjustments for Features0-4,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$62,984

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132017
ModelForteLS
TrimSX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,675$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,747

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132017
ModelForteLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length178.3 in200.0 in
Width69.9 in73.8 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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