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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: $19,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||||||
| Difference: $21,810 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2010 |
| Model | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 300h | 350 Luxury | 300h Luxury | 350 Ultra Luxury | 300h Ultra Luxury | 350 F Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,900 | $41,760 | $42,755 | $44,615 | $43,750 | $45,610 | $44,635 | $17,495 |
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 40 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||||||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 32 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 610 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 990 |
| Options (change) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 842 |
| Destination | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 695 |
| Total Price | $40,990 | $42,850 | $43,845 | $45,705 | $44,840 | $46,700 | $45,725 | $19,180 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,825 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,314 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2010 |
| Model | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 300h | 350 Luxury | 300h Luxury | 350 Ultra Luxury | 300h Ultra Luxury | 350 F Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 176hp I4 H | 302hp V6 | 176hp I4 H | 302hp V6 | 176hp I4 H | 302hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-6 | T8 | CVT-6 | T8 | CVT-6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $40,990 | $42,850 | $43,845 | $45,705 | $44,840 | $46,700 | $45,725 | $19,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,985 | -7,110 | -6,985 | -6,760 | -6,985 | -6,760 | -6,985 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,005 | $35,740 | $36,860 | $38,945 | $37,855 | $39,940 | $38,740 | $19,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,735 | $2,855 | $4,940 | $3,850 | $5,935 | $4,735 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2010 |
| Model | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | ES | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 300h | 350 Luxury | 300h Luxury | 350 Ultra Luxury | 300h Ultra Luxury | 350 F Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation app | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,105 | $8,230 | $8,105 | $7,880 | $8,105 | $7,880 | $8,105 | $1,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,985 | $7,110 | $6,985 | $6,760 | $6,985 | $6,760 | $6,985 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -181 | -177 | -170 | -157 | -166 | -154 | -163 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2020 | 2010 |
| Model | ES | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 195.9 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,650 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.2 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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