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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: $48,750 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,388 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $44,338 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | LS | LS |
| Trim | EX | 460 | 460 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $72,520 | $86,580 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $66,717 | $79,734 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | 65 | 65 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 105 | 105 |
| Comfort Package | 1,650 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Cargo net | 42 | 39 | 39 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 65 | 65 |
| Comfort Package | 1,520 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,520 | 2,320 | 170 |
| Options (change) | 4,083 | 2,084 | 104 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,015 | $75,765 | $87,675 |
| Total Invoice | $25,388 | $69,726 | $80,763 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,445 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,296 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | LS | LS |
| Trim | EX | 460 | 460 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 386hp V8 | 386hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $27,015 | $75,765 | $87,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,305 | -7,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,015 | $72,460 | $80,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,935 |
| Total Invoice | $25,388 | $69,726 | $80,763 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,042 | -6,706 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,388 | $66,684 | $74,057 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,373 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | LS | LS |
| Trim | EX | 460 | 460 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Luggage | $0 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,300 | $6,605 | $10,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,305 | $7,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,042 | -6,706 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | LS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 200.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 4,234 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? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460
| Blind spot warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 53% |
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