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Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte 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.
Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,625 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $21,390 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $17,162 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 430 | 450h | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $52,375 | $54,900 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $38,851 | $45,564 | $48,312 | $18,432 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,900 | |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | 295 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 900 | 900 | 900 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 200 | 200 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |||
| UVO Package | 900 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,400 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,615 | |
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 160 | 160 | 244 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 160 | 160 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | |||
| UVO Package | 837 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,167 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,150 | 3,150 | 3,000 | 6,410 |
| Options (change) | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,535 | 5,782 |
| Destination | 715 | 715 | 715 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,015 | $56,240 | $57,315 | $26,625 |
| Total Invoice | $42,201 | $48,914 | $50,262 | $25,039 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,160 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,081 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 430 | 450h | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 290hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT-6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,015 | $56,240 | $57,315 | $26,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,230 | -2,880 | -3,505 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,785 | $53,360 | $53,810 | $26,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,575 | $7,025 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $42,201 | $48,914 | $50,262 | $25,039 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,081 | -2,505 | -3,074 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,120 | $46,409 | $47,188 | $25,039 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,289 | $6,068 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 430 | 450h | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $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 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $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 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,380 | $6,030 | $6,655 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,230 | $2,880 | $3,505 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,081 | -2,505 | -3,074 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,705 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 9% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 67% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
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