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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: $27,310 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $22,654 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $18,629 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | EX | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $44,850 | $53,320 | $56,400 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $39,916 | $46,921 | $50,196 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 200 | 200 | ||
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 900 | 900 | 900 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 420 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 160 | 160 | ||
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Options (change) | 4,815 | 4,289 | 3,764 | 3,214 |
| Options (change) | 4,327 | 3,520 | 3,100 | 2,660 |
| Destination | 895 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $49,964 | $57,909 | $59,139 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $44,261 | $50,846 | $52,381 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,499 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,606 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | EX | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp 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 | $27,310 | $49,964 | $57,909 | $59,139 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,155 | -2,705 | -3,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,310 | $48,809 | $55,204 | $56,009 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,395 | $7,200 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $44,261 | $50,846 | $52,381 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,023 | -2,375 | -2,772 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,632 | $43,238 | $48,471 | $49,609 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,233 | $6,371 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $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 | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| 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 | $3,925 | $5,080 | $6,630 | $7,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,155 | $2,705 | $3,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,023 | -2,375 | -2,772 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| 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 | 56.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 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 | 53.8 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 Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 25% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 50% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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