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Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017201720172017
ModelForteGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimSX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $18,380 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064
Technology Package 1,800            
Sunroof 750            
Leather Package 1,000            
Cargo net 40 65 65 65 65 65 65
Navigation system   0          
Premium Package     1,760        
AWD     -330        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     650        
Technology Package 1,570            
Sunroof 655            
Leather Package 870            
Cargo net 32 39 39 39 39 39 39
Navigation system   0          
Premium Package     1,619        
AWD     -308        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     599        
Options (change) 3,590 65 2,145 65 65 65 65
Options (change) 3,127 39 1,949 39 39 39 39
Destination 775 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $23,665 $55,020 $53,815 $55,850 $64,675 $69,720 $84,980
Total Invoice $22,282 $51,141 $50,071 $51,946 $60,195 $64,838 $79,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,401
Model Year2013201720172017201720172017
ModelForteGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimSX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$23,665$55,020$53,815$55,850$64,675$69,720$84,980
Adjustments for Features0-9,740-9,015-9,665-8,105-9,755-9,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$45,280$44,800$46,185$56,570$59,965$75,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$0$1,385$11,770$15,165$30,240
Total Invoice$22,282$51,141$50,071$51,946$60,195$64,838$79,078
Adjustments for Features0-9,053-8,388-8,989-7,544-9,072-9,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$42,088$41,683$42,957$52,651$55,766$69,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0$1,274$10,968$14,083$28,145

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2013201720172017201720172017
ModelForteGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimSX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50      
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25   $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler $200 $200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$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$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$2,425$12,165$11,440$12,090$10,530$12,180$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,740$9,015$9,665$8,105$9,755$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,053-8,388-8,989-7,544-9,072-9,250

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132017
ModelForteGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in192.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0No
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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