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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: $26,055

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212014
ModelESESESESForte
Trim350350 Luxury350 Ultra Luxury350 F SportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $45,200 $49,000 $45,800 $19,500
Navigation Package 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495  
Luxury Package 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695  
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 50
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 95
Rear spoiler 319       295
Heated steering wheel 450        
Premium Package         2,600
215/45HR17         300
Technology Package         2,300
Floor mats         115
Navigation Package 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384  
Luxury Package 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397  
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 42
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 78
Rear spoiler 209       244
Heated steering wheel 415        
Premium Package         2,348
215/45HR17         269
Technology Package         2,074
Floor mats         93
Options (change) 6,129 5,360 5,360 5,360 5,755
Options (change) 5,509 4,885 4,885 4,885 5,148
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 800
Total Price $47,154 $51,585 $55,385 $52,185 $26,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,128
Model Year20212021202120212014
ModelESESESESForte
Trim350350 Luxury350 Ultra Luxury350 F SportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$47,154$51,585$55,385$52,185$26,055
Adjustments for Features-5,205-4,905-4,905-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,949$46,680$50,480$47,280$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,731$8,531$5,331$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021202120212014
ModelESESESESForte
Trim350350 Luxury350 Ultra Luxury350 F SportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$8,530$8,230$8,230$8,230$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$4,905$4,905$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-721-562-523-5550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212014
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 Weight3,690 lb.3,036 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
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110038%
Total Not Requested177562%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110038%
Total Not Requested177562%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110038%
Total Not Requested177562%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110038%
Total Not Requested177562%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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