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Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelISISForte
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $19,390
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $18,432
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Cargo net 59 59 50
Cargo mat 69 69 95
Sunroof 0 0  
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Cargo net 35 35 42
Cargo mat 41 41 78
Sunroof 0 0  
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 6,173 6,173 6,260
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 5,658
Destination 715 715 825
Total Price $37,143 $42,593 $26,475
Total Invoice $32,378 $37,175 $24,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,197
Model Year200720072015
ModelISISForte
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,143$42,593$26,475
Adjustments for Features-305-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,838$41,338$26,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$32,378$37,175$24,915
Adjustments for Features-266-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,112$36,080$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072015
ModelISISForte
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,230$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-1,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
ModelISForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90035%
Total Not Requested170065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90035%
Total Not Requested170065%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
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 information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested162596%
Total Not Requested754%

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