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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: $18,215

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $30,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,775

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $27,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteGS
TrimLX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $47,250
Base Invoice $16,367 $43,945
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 64
Cargo mat 95 105
RWD   0
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 38
Cargo mat 78 62
RWD   0
Options (change) 620 169
Options (change) 513 100
Destination 895 895
Total Price $18,215 $48,314
Total Invoice $17,775 $44,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,054
Model Year20182013
ModelForteGS
TrimLX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-17
Total Price$18,215$48,314
Adjustments for Features0-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,215$39,594
Total Invoice$17,775$44,940
Adjustments for Features0-8,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,775$36,829

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182013
ModelForteGS
TrimLX350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$795$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,111

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS specs.

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