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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: $17,620

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $23,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelESESESESForte
Trim350350 Luxury350 Ultra Luxury350 F SportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $42,755 $43,750 $44,635 $15,890
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 50
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 95
Rear spoiler 319       295
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         115
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 42
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 78
Rear spoiler 209       244
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         93
Options (change) 489 170 170 170 905
Options (change) 313 104 104 104 748
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 825
Total Price $41,414 $43,950 $44,945 $45,830 $17,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,266
Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelESESESESForte
Trim350350 Luxury350 Ultra Luxury350 F SportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG22/33 MPG22/33 MPG22/33 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$41,414$43,950$44,945$45,830$17,620
Adjustments for Features-9,360-9,160-9,160-9,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,054$34,790$35,785$36,670$17,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$3,731$4,616$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelESESESESForte
Trim350350 Luxury350 Ultra Luxury350 F SportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,430$10,230$10,230$10,230$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,360$9,160$9,160$9,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-302-235-230-2260

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202015
ModelESForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length195.9 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.9 ft3

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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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