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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: $25,615 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $17,650 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,112 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,174 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,325 | $39,700 | $40,870 | $19,500 |
| Base Invoice | $34,713 | $36,921 | $38,009 | $18,528 |
| Navigation system | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1,505 | |
| Luxury Package | 4,385 | 4,385 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 150 | |||
| Premium Package | 960 | 2,600 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,392 | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Luxury Package | 4,035 | 4,035 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 140 | |||
| Premium Package | 883 | 2,348 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,890 | 2,615 | 5,890 | 5,315 |
| Options (change) | 5,427 | 2,415 | 5,427 | 4,784 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 800 |
| Total Price | $44,165 | $43,265 | $47,710 | $25,615 |
| Total Invoice | $41,090 | $40,286 | $44,386 | $24,112 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,870 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,554 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $44,165 | $43,265 | $47,710 | $25,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,680 | -2,705 | -3,680 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,485 | $40,560 | $44,030 | $25,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $75 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,090 | $40,286 | $44,386 | $24,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,424 | -2,519 | -3,424 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,666 | $37,767 | $40,962 | $24,112 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $101 | $3,296 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,205 | $6,230 | $7,205 | $3,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,680 | $2,705 | $3,680 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,424 | -2,519 | -3,424 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.8 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3400 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 6% |
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