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Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,015

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,388

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
Trim430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $21,600
Base Invoice $49,176 $20,410
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 50
Cargo mat 69 95
Proximity key 1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 42
Cargo mat 41 78
Proximity key 800  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 6,594 4,520
Options (change) 5,305 4,083
Destination 695 895
Total Price $63,814 $27,015
Total Invoice $55,176 $25,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,478
Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
Trim430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$63,814$27,015
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,299$27,015
Total Invoice$55,176$25,388
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,866$25,388

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
Trim430EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,490$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in106.3 in
Length197.4 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested95039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested335075%
Total Not Requested112525%

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