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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,175 $17,495
Base Invoice $31,892 $16,660
Heated front seats 640  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Universal garage door opener   70
Heated front seats 512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 640 1,950
Options (change) 512 1,680
Destination 875 695
Total Price $36,690 $20,140
Total Invoice $33,279 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,221
Model Year20102010
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,690$20,140
Adjustments for Features-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$20,140
Total Invoice$33,279$19,035
Adjustments for Features-4,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,256$19,035

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
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
Total Value of Features$5,430$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0230

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
ModelESForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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