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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: $18,410

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $31,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,923

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $28,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelForteGSGS
TrimLX350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $16,271 $45,198 $52,392
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 64 64
Cargo mat 95 105 105
Rear spoiler 295    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 38 38
Cargo mat 78 62 62
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 915 169 169
Options (change) 757 100 100
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $18,410 $49,694 $57,364
Total Invoice $17,923 $46,223 $53,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,026
Model Year201720152015
ModelForteGSGS
TrimLX350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$18,410$49,694$57,364
Adjustments for Features0-8,895-13,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,410$40,799$44,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,270
Total Invoice$17,923$46,223$53,417
Adjustments for Features0-8,274-12,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,923$37,949$41,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,088

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201720152015
ModelForteGSGS
TrimLX350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Luggage  $0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,070$9,965$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,895$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,274-12,380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172015
ModelForteGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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