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Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte 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.
Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,625 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $16,186 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $13,320 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,320 | $19,300 |
| Base Invoice | $30,774 | $18,380 |
| Navigation system | 2,650 | |
| Satellite radio | 486 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,280 | |
| Rear side airbags | 250 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Navigation system | 2,230 | |
| Satellite radio | 389 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,152 | |
| Rear side airbags | 200 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Options (change) | 4,666 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 3,971 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 825 | 775 |
| Total Price | $39,811 | $23,625 |
| Total Invoice | $35,570 | $22,250 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,131 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,590 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 272hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 86, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $39,811 | $23,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,055 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,756 | $23,625 |
| Total Invoice | $35,570 | $22,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,840 | $22,250 |
Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,355 | $2,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,055 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,730 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,581 lb. | 2,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.8 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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