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Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelCTForteForte
Trim200hEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,250 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,657 $20,966 $22,422
F Sport Package 1,180    
Navigation Package 3,480    
Luxury Package 2,145    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,265    
Sunroof 1,100    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Cargo mat   95 95
Universal garage door opener     350
F Sport Package 1,087    
Navigation Package 3,212    
Luxury Package 1,973    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,164    
Sunroof 1,012    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Cargo mat   78 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 9,170 3,820 4,170
Options (change) 8,448 3,416 3,707
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $41,395 $26,815 $28,865
Total Invoice $39,080 $25,277 $27,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,350
Model Year201720182018
ModelCTForteForte
Trim200hEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,395$26,815$28,865
Adjustments for Features-4800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,915$26,815$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$39,080$25,277$27,024
Adjustments for Features-4530-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,627$25,277$26,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720182018
ModelCTForteForte
Trim200hEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,730$3,250$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4530-257

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelCTForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length170.1 in171.3 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested340080%
Total Not Requested85020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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