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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: $25,355

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $67,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,798

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $62,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelLCLCForteForte
Trim500500hKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,000 $96,510 $19,890 $20,690
Base Invoice $84,640 $88,788 $18,895 $19,521
All-Weather Package 250 250    
Premium Tech Package     4,500 3,700
Floor mats     115 115
All-Weather Package 231 231    
Premium Tech Package     4,058 3,334
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 250 250 4,615 3,815
Options (change) 231 231 4,151 3,427
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $93,245 $97,755 $25,355 $25,355
Total Invoice $85,866 $90,014 $23,896 $23,798

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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: $60,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,964
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelLCLCForteForte
Trim500500hKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine471hp V8295hp V6 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT10B10T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$93,245$97,755$25,355$25,355
Adjustments for Features-8,350-8,525-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,895$89,230$24,630$25,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,335$0$725
Total Invoice$85,866$90,014$23,896$23,798
Adjustments for Features-7,689-7,850-6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,177$82,164$23,213$23,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,987$0$585

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820162016
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 manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $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  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
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$3,650$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,350$8,525$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,689-7,850-6830

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested297574%
Total Not Requested102526%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested280074%
Total Not Requested100026%

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