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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: $50,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,232

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelLSForte
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $19,500
Base Invoice $66,717 $18,528
Comfort Package 2,090  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo mat 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 42
Cargo mat 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 5,460
Options (change) 2,352 4,904
Destination 950 800
Total Price $76,080 $25,760
Total Invoice $70,019 $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: $45,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,480
Model Year20162014
ModelLSForte
Trim460EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp 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$76,080$25,760
Adjustments for Features-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,400$25,760
Total Invoice$70,019$24,232
Adjustments for Features-4,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,712$24,232

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162014
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Total Value of Features$7,030$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3070

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162014
ModelLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length200.0 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,234 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested87569%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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