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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: $26,055 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $23,413 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,476 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $20,097 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | EX | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,500 | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 |
| Base Invoice | $18,528 | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Navigation system | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1,665 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 200 | 200 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 172 | 172 | 172 |
| Navigation system | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,523 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 172 | 172 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,755 | 1,693 | 1,693 | 1,993 |
| Options (change) | 5,148 | 1,488 | 1,488 | 1,771 |
| Destination | 800 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $26,055 | $49,468 | $57,938 | $61,818 |
| Total Invoice | $24,476 | $44,573 | $51,642 | $55,702 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,233 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,133 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | EX | 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 | $26,055 | $49,468 | $57,938 | $61,818 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,180 | -4,030 | -4,455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,055 | $47,288 | $53,908 | $57,363 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,620 | $10,075 |
| Total Invoice | $24,476 | $44,573 | $51,642 | $55,702 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,964 | -3,592 | -4,014 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,476 | $42,609 | $48,050 | $51,688 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,441 | $9,079 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | EX | 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 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,925 | $5,105 | $6,955 | $7,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,180 | $4,030 | $4,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,964 | -3,592 | -4,014 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | GS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 9% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
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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