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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: $27,160 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $17,505 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,537 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,013 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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 | $21,300 |
| Base Invoice | $34,713 | $36,921 | $38,009 | $20,130 |
| Luxury Package | 4,385 | 3,945 | 4,385 | |
| Navigation system | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1,505 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,490 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Luxury Package | 4,035 | 3,628 | 4,035 | |
| Navigation system | 1,392 | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,119 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,390 | 5,950 | 6,390 | 4,965 |
| Options (change) | 5,887 | 5,480 | 5,887 | 4,512 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 895 |
| Total Price | $44,665 | $46,600 | $48,210 | $27,160 |
| Total Invoice | $41,550 | $43,351 | $44,846 | $25,537 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,325 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,055 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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 | 164hp 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 | $44,665 | $46,600 | $48,210 | $27,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,180 | -4,680 | -3,180 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,485 | $41,920 | $45,030 | $27,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $435 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,550 | $43,351 | $44,846 | $25,537 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,958 | -4,354 | -2,958 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,592 | $38,997 | $41,888 | $25,537 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $405 | $3,296 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,380 | $7,880 | $6,380 | $3,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,180 | $4,680 | $3,180 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,958 | -4,354 | -2,958 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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 | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 lb. | 2,909 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 | 53.8 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
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 44% |
| 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 |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 47% |
| 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 |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 44% |
| 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 |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3975 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 17% |
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