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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: $21,825 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $16,415 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,680 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $15,183 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,725 | $19,300 |
| Base Invoice | $34,400 | $18,380 |
| Heated front seats | 640 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Heated front seats | 588 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Options (change) | 640 | 1,750 |
| Options (change) | 588 | 1,525 |
| Destination | 875 | 775 |
| Total Price | $38,240 | $21,825 |
| Total Invoice | $35,863 | $20,680 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,985 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,966 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/28 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 86, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $38,240 | $21,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,430 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,810 | $21,825 |
| Total Invoice | $35,863 | $20,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,217 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,646 | $20,680 |
Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | $5,505 | $2,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,430 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,217 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 3,580 lb. | 2,849 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
Kia Forte SX
| 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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