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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: $25,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,449

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelISISForte
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $19,990
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $18,993
All Weather Package 360 360  
225/40YR18 935 935  
Navigation system 2,085 2,085  
Premium Package     3,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Floor mats     115
All Weather Package 332 332  
225/40YR18 859 859  
Navigation system 1,927 1,927  
Premium Package     2,717
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 3,380 3,380 5,115
Options (change) 3,118 3,118 4,606
Destination 910 910 850
Total Price $40,390 $43,905 $25,955
Total Invoice $37,601 $40,869 $24,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,403
Model Year201420142016
ModelISISForte
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,390$43,905$25,955
Adjustments for Features-805-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,585$42,900$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$37,601$40,869$24,449
Adjustments for Features-749-9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,852$39,933$24,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142016
ModelISISForte
Trim250350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,905$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-749-9360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142016
ModelISForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested112533%
Premium Plus 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 seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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