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Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,475 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $42,654 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,915 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $36,679 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $67,130 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $59,746 | $18,432 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | |
| Cargo net | 64 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |
| UVO Package | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Luxury Value Edition | 878 | |
| Cargo net | 38 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 57 | 78 |
| Premium Package | 2,441 | |
| UVO Package | 837 | |
| Technology Package | 2,167 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Options (change) | 1,124 | 6,260 |
| Options (change) | 973 | 5,658 |
| Destination | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $69,129 | $26,475 |
| Total Invoice | $61,594 | $24,915 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,149 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,447 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 380hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $69,129 | $26,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,505 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,624 | $26,475 |
| Total Invoice | $61,594 | $24,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,232 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $59,362 | $24,915 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| 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 | $5,430 | $2,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,505 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,232 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 198.0 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,245 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3150 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 13% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 63% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
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