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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: $18,510

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $21,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,019

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $19,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelESForte
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $16,700
Base Invoice $36,438 $16,367
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo mat 105 95
Rear spoiler 319 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 39 42
Cargo mat 65 78
Rear spoiler 209 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 489 915
Options (change) 313 757
Destination 995 895
Total Price $40,384 $18,510
Total Invoice $37,746 $18,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,516
Model Year20182018
ModelESForte
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$40,384$18,510
Adjustments for Features-8,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,599$18,510
Total Invoice$37,746$18,019
Adjustments for Features-8,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,535$18,019

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelESForte
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,805$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2110

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelESForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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