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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $19,100
Base Invoice $33,299 $18,190
Navigation system 2,465  
Heated front seats 640  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Navigation system 2,233  
Heated front seats 550  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 3,105 3,550
Options (change) 2,783 3,095
Destination 875 750
Total Price $40,705 $23,400
Total Invoice $36,957 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,216
Model Year20112012
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$40,705$23,400
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$23,400
Total Invoice$36,957$22,035
Adjustments for Features-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,251$22,035

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 
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$5,080$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7060

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,580 lb.2,870 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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