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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: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017201720172017
ModelForteGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimEX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $20,410 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064
Premium Plus Package 3,900            
Universal garage door opener 350            
Floor mats 125            
Cargo net 50 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo mat 95 105 105 105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler 295   395   395    
Navigation system   0          
Premium Package     0        
RWD     0        
Premium Plus Package 3,570            
Universal garage door opener 291            
Floor mats 102            
Cargo net 42 39 39 39 39 39 39
Cargo mat 78 62 62 62 62 62 62
Rear spoiler 244   250   250    
Navigation system   0          
Premium Package     0        
RWD     0        
Options (change) 4,815 170 565 170 565 170 170
Options (change) 4,327 101 351 101 351 101 101
Destination 895 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $27,310 $55,125 $52,235 $55,955 $65,175 $69,825 $85,085
Total Invoice $25,632 $51,203 $48,473 $52,008 $60,507 $64,900 $79,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,860
Model Year2018201720172017201720172017
ModelForteGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimEX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$27,310$55,125$52,235$55,955$65,175$69,825$85,085
Adjustments for Features0-6,315-4,290-6,240-4,880-6,330-6,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$48,810$47,945$49,715$60,295$63,495$78,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0$1,770$12,350$15,550$30,625
Total Invoice$25,632$51,203$48,473$52,008$60,507$64,900$79,140
Adjustments for Features0-5,866-3,981-5,800-4,530-5,884-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,632$45,337$44,492$46,208$55,977$59,016$73,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0$1,716$11,485$14,524$28,588

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2018201720172017201720172017
ModelForteGSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimEX200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Approach detection$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$10,140$8,115$10,065$8,705$10,155$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315$4,290$6,240$4,880$6,330$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,866-3,981-5,800-4,530-5,884-6,060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelForteGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in192.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested432597%
Total Not Requested1503%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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