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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: $26,745

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,104

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelForteGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $18,993 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Premium Package 3,000      
Premium Plus Package 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo net 50 59 59 59
Cargo mat 95 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 295 200 200 200
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200 200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Premium Package 2,717      
Premium Plus Package 1,796      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 93      
Cargo net 42 35 35 35
Cargo mat 78 41 41 41
Rear spoiler 244 160 160 160
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Cooled or ventilated front seats   160 160  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Options (change) 5,905 3,764 3,764 3,214
Options (change) 5,261 3,100 3,100 2,660
Destination 850 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $26,745 $49,079 $57,549 $58,479
Total Invoice $25,104 $43,068 $49,992 $51,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,634
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelForteGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,745$49,079$57,549$58,479
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-4,505-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$46,424$53,044$53,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$7,125
Total Invoice$25,104$43,068$49,992$51,229
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-3,913-4,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,104$40,738$46,079$46,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,341$6,172

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelForteGSGSGS
TrimEX350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Cassette player $50$50$50
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 information$25   
USB port$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
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   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
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$2,975$5,630$7,480$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655$4,505$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,330-3,913-4,319

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,960 lb.3,796 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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested322596%
Total Not Requested1504%
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 350

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

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

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

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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