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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: $25,760

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $43,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,232

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelLSForte
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $19,500
Base Invoice $56,803 $18,528
Navigation system 3,115  
Cargo net 64 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 2,602  
Cargo net 38 42
Cargo mat 57 78
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,174 5,460
Options (change) 3,457 4,904
Destination 875 800
Total Price $68,874 $25,760
Total Invoice $61,135 $24,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,746
Model Year20092014
ModelLSForte
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$68,874$25,760
Adjustments for Features-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,444$25,760
Total Invoice$61,135$24,232
Adjustments for Features-2,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,978$24,232

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelLSForte
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$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$5,405$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length198.0 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
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 vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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