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Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS 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.
Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $26,409 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $24,339 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SX | 350 | 450h | 350 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,895 | $48,600 | $61,330 | $56,270 |
| Base Invoice | $18,000 | $45,198 | $57,037 | $52,392 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,735 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,603 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,590 | 64 | 1,799 | 64 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 38 | 1,641 | 38 |
| Destination | 695 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $23,180 | $49,589 | $64,054 | $57,259 |
| Total Invoice | $21,822 | $46,161 | $59,603 | $53,355 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,194 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,415 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SX | 350 | 450h | 350 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 306hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $23,180 | $49,589 | $64,054 | $57,259 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,215 | -5,680 | -7,915 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,180 | $45,374 | $58,374 | $49,344 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $13,000 | $3,970 |
| Total Invoice | $21,822 | $46,161 | $59,603 | $53,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,924 | -5,285 | -7,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,822 | $42,237 | $54,318 | $45,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $12,081 | $3,743 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SX | 350 | 450h | 350 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Luggage | $0 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,425 | $6,640 | $8,105 | $10,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,215 | $5,680 | $7,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,924 | -5,285 | -7,375 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | GS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
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