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Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,070

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,655

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelESForte
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,470 $16,700
Base Invoice $29,676 $16,367
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 0 475
Options (change) 0 393
Destination 715 895
Total Price $34,185 $18,070
Total Invoice $30,391 $17,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,815
Model Year20072018
ModelESForte
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$34,185$18,070
Adjustments for Features-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$18,070
Total Invoice$30,391$17,655
Adjustments for Features-3,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,470$17,655

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelESForte
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,505$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelESForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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