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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: $27,015

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $40,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,388

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $32,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $62,900
Base Invoice $20,410 $53,940
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 59
Cargo mat 95 89
Navigation system   3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 35
Cargo mat 78 53
Navigation system   2,602
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 4,520 4,163
Options (change) 4,083 3,450
Destination 895 765
Total Price $27,015 $67,828
Total Invoice $25,388 $58,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,927
Model Year20182008
ModelForteLS
TrimEX460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4380hp 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$27,015$67,828
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,015$66,848
Total Invoice$25,388$58,155
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,388$57,315

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,225$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
ModelForteLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length179.5 in198.0 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.4,245 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 Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.0 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 partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested307569%
Total Not Requested140031%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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