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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120212021202120212021202120212013
ModelESESESESESESESESESESESForte
Trim350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $40,000 $41,910 $45,200 $45,200 $47,110 $49,000 $49,000 $50,910 $45,800 $45,800 $19,300
Navigation Package 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495  
Premier Package 1,980                      
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 40
Premium Package     1,030                  
Heated front seats     640                  
Technology Package                       1,800
Sunroof                       750
Leather Package                       1,000
Navigation Package 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384  
Premier Package 1,863                      
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 32
Premium Package     948                  
Heated front seats     589                  
Technology Package                       1,570
Sunroof                       655
Leather Package                       870
Options (change) 3,540 1,560 3,230 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 3,590
Options (change) 3,286 1,423 2,960 1,423 1,423 1,423 1,423 1,423 1,423 1,423 1,423 3,127
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 775
Total Price $44,565 $42,585 $46,165 $47,785 $47,785 $49,695 $51,585 $51,585 $53,495 $48,385 $48,385 $23,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 250 AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,169
Model Year202120212021202120212021202120212021202120212013
ModelESESESESESESESESESESESForte
Trim350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$44,565$42,585$46,165$47,785$47,785$49,695$51,585$51,585$53,495$48,385$48,385$23,665
Adjustments for Features-5,655-5,830-5,080-4,155-5,830-3,930-4,155-5,830-3,930-4,155-5,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,910$36,755$41,085$43,630$41,955$45,765$47,430$45,755$49,565$44,230$42,555$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$2,155$0$4,330$6,875$5,200$9,010$10,675$9,000$12,810$7,475$5,800$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120212021202120212021202120212021202120212013
ModelESESESESESESESESESESESForte
Trim350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100  $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic           $1100
FWD$0 $0$0 $0$0 $0$0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700  $1700  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control           $150
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$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$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200           
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100           
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150           
Obstacle detection, rear$250           
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration           $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers           $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer           $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150         
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25  $25  $25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200         
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information           $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors           $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300         
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats           $300
Heated front seats$200 $200        $200
Leather seating surfaces           $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat           $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals           $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim$300 $300         
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150         
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)           $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           $100
Total Value of Features$9,180$9,355$8,605$7,680$9,355$7,455$7,680$9,355$7,455$7,680$9,355$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$5,830$5,080$4,155$5,830$3,930$4,155$5,830$3,930$4,155$5,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-547-335-439-213-299-194-197-277-180-210-2950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212013
ModelESForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in104.3 in
Length195.9 in178.3 in
Width73.4 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,691 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 Luxury AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 F Sport AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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