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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: $25,760

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $50,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,232

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForteLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $72,520
Base Invoice $18,528 $66,717
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo mat 95 105
Comfort Package   2,090
Heated steering wheel   150
All Weather Package   100
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 39
Cargo mat 78 65
Comfort Package   1,924
Heated steering wheel   140
All Weather Package   92
Options (change) 5,460 2,510
Options (change) 4,904 2,260
Destination 800 975
Total Price $25,760 $76,005
Total Invoice $24,232 $69,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,413
Model Year20142017
ModelForteLS
TrimEX460
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$25,760$76,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$71,325
Total Invoice$24,232$69,952
Adjustments for Features0-4,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,232$65,645

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142017
ModelForteLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$2,350$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,307

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142017
ModelForteLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length179.5 in200.0 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested87569%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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