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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: $25,910 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $15,015 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $12,065 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,320 | $19,500 |
| Base Invoice | $30,774 | $18,528 |
| Navigation system | 2,650 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,280 | |
| Rear side airbags | 250 | |
| Satellite radio | 486 | |
| Rear spoiler | 299 | 295 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 815 | |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Navigation system | 2,230 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,152 | |
| Rear side airbags | 200 | |
| Satellite radio | 389 | |
| Rear spoiler | 199 | 244 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 652 | |
| Premium Package | 2,348 | |
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Options (change) | 5,780 | 5,610 |
| Options (change) | 4,822 | 5,028 |
| Destination | 825 | 800 |
| Total Price | $40,925 | $25,910 |
| Total Invoice | $36,421 | $24,356 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,235 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,481 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 272hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/27 MPG | 21/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 86, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $40,925 | $25,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,780 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,145 | $25,910 |
| Total Invoice | $36,421 | $24,356 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,584 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,837 | $24,356 |
Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,455 | $2,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,780 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,584 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,580 lb. | 3,036 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.9 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
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