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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: $23,440 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $17,510 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $16,053 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,825 | $40,200 | $41,370 | $19,100 |
| Base Invoice | $35,178 | $37,386 | $38,474 | $18,190 |
| Navigation system | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,735 | |
| Rearview camera | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 40 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,604 | 1,604 | 1,604 | |
| Rearview camera | 324 | 324 | 324 | |
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 32 |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 1,967 | 1,967 | 1,967 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 750 |
| Total Price | $40,950 | $43,325 | $44,495 | $23,440 |
| Total Invoice | $38,120 | $40,328 | $41,416 | $22,067 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,680 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,488 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | SX |
| 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 | $40,950 | $43,325 | $44,495 | $23,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,830 | -5,530 | -3,830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,120 | $37,795 | $40,665 | $23,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $675 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,120 | $40,328 | $41,416 | $22,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,565 | -5,147 | -3,565 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,555 | $35,181 | $37,851 | $22,067 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $626 | $3,296 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | SX |
| 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 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $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 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 | $0 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,405 | $8,105 | $6,405 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,830 | $5,530 | $3,830 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,565 | -5,147 | -3,565 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 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
Lexus IS 200t
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 73% |
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