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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $45,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $39,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelLSForte
Trim460SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $19,300
Base Invoice $59,746 $18,380
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Cargo net 64 40
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Luxury Value Edition 878  
Cargo net 38 32
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 1,029 3,590
Options (change) 916 3,127
Destination 875 775
Total Price $69,034 $23,665
Total Invoice $61,537 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,306
Model Year20112013
ModelLSForte
Trim460SX
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$69,034$23,665
Adjustments for Features-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,604$23,665
Total Invoice$61,537$22,282
Adjustments for Features-3,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,588$22,282

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelLSForte
Trim460SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,905$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9490

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
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.2,730 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
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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