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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISForte
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $21,600
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $20,410
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505  
Luxury Package 4,385 3,945 4,385  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Floor mats       125
Universal garage door opener       350
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Luxury Package 4,035 3,628 4,035  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Floor mats       102
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 6,390 5,950 6,390 4,375
Options (change) 5,887 5,480 5,887 3,963
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $44,665 $46,600 $48,210 $26,870
Total Invoice $41,550 $43,351 $44,846 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,277
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISForte
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$44,665$46,600$48,210$26,870
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,730-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,435$41,870$44,980$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$41,550$43,351$44,846$25,268
Adjustments for Features-3,005-4,400-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,545$38,951$41,841$25,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISForte
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$4,730$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,005-4,400-3,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelISForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested167544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested190053%
Total Not Requested167547%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested167544%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

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