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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: $23,665 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $25,334 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $21,906 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SX | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,300 | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 |
| Base Invoice | $18,380 | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Navigation system | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1,665 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Navigation system | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,523 | |
| Options (change) | 3,590 | 1,224 | 1,224 | 1,724 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 1,103 | 1,103 | 1,558 |
| Destination | 775 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $23,665 | $48,999 | $57,469 | $61,549 |
| Total Invoice | $22,282 | $44,188 | $51,257 | $55,489 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,529 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,475 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SX | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,665 | $48,999 | $57,469 | $61,549 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,805 | -5,655 | -6,380 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,665 | $45,194 | $51,814 | $55,169 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,620 | $9,975 |
| Total Invoice | $22,282 | $44,188 | $51,257 | $55,489 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,431 | -5,044 | -5,752 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,282 | $40,757 | $46,213 | $49,737 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,456 | $8,980 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | SX | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $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 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $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 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,425 | $6,230 | $8,080 | $8,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,805 | $5,655 | $6,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,431 | -5,044 | -5,752 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,730 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| 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 |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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