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2021 Lexus ES vs 2021 Kia Forte

2021 Kia Forte
2021 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
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2021 Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
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$40,000MSRP
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MSRP

$17,890

MSRP

$40,000

Listings

172

Listings

10

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

2021 Kia Forte Reviews Summary

2021 Lexus ES Reviews Summary

When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable luxury sedan that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all harken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 147 hp I4

Engine

3.5L 302 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

302 hp @ 6600 rpm

MPG City

31

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

41

MPG Highway

32
2021 Kia Forte
2021 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
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2021 Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
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2021 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
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2021 Lexus ES
$40,000MSRP
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Overview

MSRP
$17,890
$40,000
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.9

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Summary
When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable luxury sedan that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all harken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 147 hp I4
3.5L 302 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
MPG City
31
22
MPG Highway
41
32
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