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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: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $16,154 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $13,634 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,725 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $33,299 | $20,410 |
| Navigation system | 2,465 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 815 | |
| Heated front seats | 640 | |
| Rear spoiler | 299 | 295 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Navigation system | 2,233 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,290 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 550 | |
| Rear spoiler | 199 | 244 |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Options (change) | 5,719 | 4,670 |
| Options (change) | 4,972 | 4,207 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $43,319 | $27,165 |
| Total Invoice | $39,146 | $25,512 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,949 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,545 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/27 MPG | 25/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 86, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $43,319 | $27,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,205 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,114 | $27,165 |
| Total Invoice | $39,146 | $25,512 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,089 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,057 | $25,512 |
Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| 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 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| 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 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | $4,630 | $3,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,205 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,089 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| 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 | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,580 lb. | 3,011 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 | 53.8 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
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3775 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 16% |
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