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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: $20,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,382

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $18,895
Base Invoice $36,438 $18,000
Cargo net 65 40
Sunroof   750
Cargo net 39 32
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 65 790
Options (change) 39 687
Destination 995 695
Total Price $39,960 $20,380
Total Invoice $37,472 $19,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,459
Model Year20182011
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$39,960$20,380
Adjustments for Features-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$20,380
Total Invoice$37,472$19,382
Adjustments for Features-5,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$19,382

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelESForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,105$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6310

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelESForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length192.7 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft314.7 ft3

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

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