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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: $26,845

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,221

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelISISISForte
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $19,390
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $18,432
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Cargo net 64 64 64 50
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76 75
Cargo mat 73 73 73 95
Rear spoiler 389 389   295
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Premium Package       2,700
UVO Package       900
Technology Package       2,400
Floor mats       115
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251  
Cargo net 39 39 39 42
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53 62
Cargo mat 44 44 44 78
Rear spoiler 268 268   244
Xenon HID headlights 753      
Premium Package       2,441
UVO Package       837
Technology Package       2,167
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 3,942 3,067 2,698 6,630
Options (change) 3,390 2,637 2,387 5,964
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $38,112 $43,662 $64,233 $26,845
Total Invoice $34,231 $39,260 $57,856 $25,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,428
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelISISISForte
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$38,112$43,662$64,233$26,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,550-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,112$42,662$61,683$26,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,571$0
Total Invoice$34,231$39,260$57,856$25,221
Adjustments for Features0-899-2,297-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,231$38,361$55,559$24,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$21,328$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelISISISForte
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,705$3,705$5,255$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,550$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-2,297-418

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
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 seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%
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 radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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