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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: $25,475

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $44,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,900

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $37,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelSCForte
Trim430Koup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,405 $20,590
Base Invoice $60,880 $19,428
Preferred Accessory Package 210  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   1,900
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Preferred Accessory Package 124  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   1,717
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 210 4,060
Options (change) 124 3,647
Destination 875 825
Total Price $69,490 $25,475
Total Invoice $61,879 $23,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,828
Model Year20102015
ModelSCForte
Trim430Koup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine288hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,490$25,475
Adjustments for Features-8,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,460$25,475
Total Invoice$61,879$23,900
Adjustments for Features-7,1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,728$23,900

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102015
ModelSCForte
Trim430Koup SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 tilt 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,805$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102015
ModelSCForte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in178.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height53.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft313.3 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 Koup SX

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 vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

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