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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: $27,305 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $26,989 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,657 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $24,798 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 450h | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,600 | $61,330 | $21,300 |
| Base Invoice | $45,198 | $57,037 | $20,130 |
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,735 | |
| Lane departure prevention | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium Package | 1,400 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 700 | 700 | |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 95 |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,490 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,603 | |
| Lane departure prevention | 460 | 460 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,840 | 1,840 | |
| Premium Package | 1,288 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 644 | 644 | |
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 62 | 62 | 78 |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,119 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,769 | 5,104 | 5,110 |
| Options (change) | 4,332 | 4,647 | 4,632 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 895 |
| Total Price | $54,294 | $67,359 | $27,305 |
| Total Invoice | $50,455 | $62,609 | $25,657 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,324 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,392 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 450h | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 306hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $54,294 | $67,359 | $27,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,665 | -4,305 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,629 | $63,054 | $27,305 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,425 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,455 | $62,609 | $25,657 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,406 | -4,001 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,049 | $58,608 | $25,657 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,559 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | 450h | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Driver attention monitor | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,615 | $7,255 | $2,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,665 | $4,305 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,406 | -4,001 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 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 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4175 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 13% |
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