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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: $25,760 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $50,295 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,232 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $45,762 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | 460 Crafted Line | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $72,520 | $86,580 | $19,500 |
| Base Invoice | $66,717 | $79,734 | $18,528 |
| Comfort Package | 2,090 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 95 |
| Heated steering wheel | 150 | ||
| All Weather Package | 200 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | ||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,924 | ||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 65 | 65 | 78 |
| Heated steering wheel | 140 | ||
| All Weather Package | 184 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | ||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,610 | 170 | 5,460 |
| Options (change) | 2,352 | 104 | 4,904 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 800 |
| Total Price | $76,055 | $87,675 | $25,760 |
| Total Invoice | $69,994 | $80,763 | $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: $45,615 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,455 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | 460 Crafted Line | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 386hp V8 | 386hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 450, 19 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $76,055 | $87,675 | $25,760 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,680 | -8,580 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,375 | $79,095 | $25,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,720 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $69,994 | $80,763 | $24,232 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,307 | -7,904 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,687 | $72,859 | $24,232 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,172 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | 460 Crafted Line | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Luggage | $0 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,330 | $11,230 | $2,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,680 | $8,580 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,307 | -7,904 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 200.0 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,234 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
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 69% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Quick response PTC heater (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| 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 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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