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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $47,889

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $41,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelLSForte
Trim460SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $17,495
Base Invoice $59,746 $16,660
Cargo net 64 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Universal garage door opener   70
Cargo net 38 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 64 1,990
Options (change) 38 1,712
Destination 875 695
Total Price $68,069 $20,180
Total Invoice $60,659 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,303
Model Year20112010
ModelLSForte
Trim460SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
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$68,069$20,180
Adjustments for Features-5,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,134$20,180
Total Invoice$60,659$19,067
Adjustments for Features-5,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,370$19,067

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112010
ModelLSForte
Trim460SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,305$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2890

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112010
ModelLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length198.0 in178.3 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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