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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: $20,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $16,830 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $15,416 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,100 | $39,615 | $63,600 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $33,573 | $36,841 | $59,148 | $16,660 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 40 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Cargo net | 39 | 32 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | |||
| Sunroof | 610 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 64 | 1,990 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1,712 |
| Destination | 910 | 910 | 910 | 695 |
| Total Price | $37,010 | $40,525 | $64,574 | $20,180 |
| Total Invoice | $34,483 | $37,751 | $60,097 | $19,067 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,285 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,113 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 194, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $37,010 | $40,525 | $64,574 | $20,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,545 | -3,745 | -5,760 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,465 | $36,780 | $58,814 | $20,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,315 | $25,349 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,483 | $37,751 | $60,097 | $19,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,303 | -3,489 | -5,361 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,180 | $34,262 | $54,736 | $19,067 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,082 | $23,556 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,755 | $5,955 | $7,970 | $2,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,545 | $3,745 | $5,760 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,303 | -3,489 | -5,361 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | IS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,462 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.8 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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