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Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,675 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $10,437 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,963 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,268 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,295 | $39,720 | $60,660 | $21,300 |
| Base Invoice | $29,966 | $35,748 | $54,594 | $20,130 |
| Navigation system | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,485 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | |||
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | 50 |
| Rear bumper protector | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Cargo mat | 73 | 73 | 73 | 95 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | 389 | 295 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 4,490 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,233 | 2,233 | 2,251 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 753 | |||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 42 |
| Rear bumper protector | 53 | 53 | 53 | 62 |
| Cargo mat | 44 | 44 | 44 | 78 |
| Rear spoiler | 268 | 268 | 244 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,290 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 4,119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,942 | 3,067 | 4,198 | 5,480 |
| Options (change) | 3,390 | 2,637 | 3,677 | 4,938 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $38,112 | $43,662 | $65,733 | $27,675 |
| Total Invoice | $34,231 | $39,260 | $59,146 | $25,963 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,232 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,952 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $38,112 | $43,662 | $65,733 | $27,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 | -3,400 | -1,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,112 | $42,662 | $62,333 | $25,880 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $24,221 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,231 | $39,260 | $59,146 | $25,963 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -899 | -3,059 | -1,684 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,231 | $38,361 | $56,087 | $24,279 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,130 | $21,856 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $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 | $2,755 | $3,755 | $6,155 | $4,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 | $3,400 | $1,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -899 | -3,059 | -1,684 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3475 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 27% |
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