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Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,015 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $44,799 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,388 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $40,702 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | LS |
| Trim | EX | 460 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $67,630 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $62,219 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 64 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | |
| Comfort Package | 2,185 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 38 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 57 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 889 | |
| Comfort Package | 2,012 | |
| Options (change) | 4,520 | 3,309 |
| Options (change) | 4,083 | 2,996 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,015 | $71,814 |
| Total Invoice | $25,388 | $66,090 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,669 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,821 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | LS |
| Trim | EX | 460 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 380hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $27,015 | $71,814 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,015 | $68,684 |
| Total Invoice | $25,388 | $66,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,881 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,388 | $63,209 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | LS |
| Trim | EX | 460 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,875 | $7,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,881 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | LS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 198.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 4,245 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1625 | 84% |
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