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Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,430

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $68,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,063

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $62,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelLCLCForteForte
Trim500500hKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,000 $96,510 $18,590 $20,590
Base Invoice $84,640 $88,788 $17,698 $19,428
All-Weather Package 250 250    
Premium Package     2,200 1,900
UVO     600  
Technology Package     2,100 1,900
Floor mats     115 115
All-Weather Package 231 231    
Premium Package     1,996 1,717
UVO     558  
Technology Package     1,893 1,717
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 250 250 5,015 3,915
Options (change) 231 231 4,540 3,527
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $93,245 $97,755 $24,430 $25,330
Total Invoice $85,866 $90,014 $23,063 $23,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,505
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelLCLCForteForte
Trim500500hKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine471hp V8295hp V6 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT10B10M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$93,245$97,755$24,430$25,330
Adjustments for Features-7,925-8,1000-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,320$89,655$24,430$25,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,335$0$825
Total Invoice$85,866$90,014$23,063$23,780
Adjustments for Features-7,298-7,4590-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,568$82,555$23,063$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,987$0$647

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelLCLCForteForte
Trim500500hKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,275$11,450$3,350$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,925$8,100$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,298-7,4590-70

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelLCForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length187.4 in178.3 in
Width75.6 in70.1 in
Height53.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,281 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume5.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

All-Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500h

All-Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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