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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: $26,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,984

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForteGS
TrimEX300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $43,150
Base Invoice $18,993 $37,971
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 200
Navigation system   2,250
Sunroof   1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 160
Navigation system   1,895
Sunroof   800
Cooled or ventilated front seats   160
Options (change) 5,760 3,650
Options (change) 5,141 3,015
Destination 850 695
Total Price $26,600 $47,495
Total Invoice $24,984 $41,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,705
Model Year20162006
ModelForteGS
TrimEX300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,600$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$46,365
Total Invoice$24,984$41,681
Adjustments for Features0-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,984$40,689

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162006
ModelForteGS
TrimEX300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-992

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162006
ModelForteGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in190.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested320095%
Total Not Requested1755%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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