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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: $26,125

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,499

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelCTForteForte
Trim200h PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,900 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $28,706 $18,751 $19,707
Premium Audio Package 1,100    
Navigation Package 2,445    
Leather Package 1,330    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215    
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats   115 115
Premium Audio Package 946    
Navigation Package 2,214    
Leather Package 1,144    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,044    
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
Cargo mat   78 78
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 6,090 5,610 4,410
Options (change) 5,348 5,063 3,967
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $37,865 $26,125 $26,125
Total Invoice $34,929 $24,639 $24,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,911
Model Year201120152015
ModelCTForteForte
Trim200h PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$37,865$26,125$26,125
Adjustments for Features-1,305-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,560$25,250$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$34,929$24,639$24,499
Adjustments for Features-1,204-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,725$23,814$24,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120152015
ModelCTForteForte
Trim200h PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,230$2,800$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,204-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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 Premium

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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 vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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 vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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