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Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $42,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelSCForte
Trim430EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $21,600
Base Invoice $60,880 $20,410
Preferred Accessory Package 210  
Rear spoiler 440 295
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   125
Preferred Accessory Package 124  
Rear spoiler 352 244
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 650 4,815
Options (change) 476 4,327
Destination 875 895
Total Price $69,930 $27,310
Total Invoice $62,231 $25,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,234
Model Year20102018
ModelSCForte
Trim430EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$69,930$27,310
Adjustments for Features-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,025$27,310
Total Invoice$62,231$25,632
Adjustments for Features-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,866$25,632

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelSCForte
Trim430EX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Power antenna$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$10,855$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelSCForte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height53.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested217549%
Total Not Requested230051%

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