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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: $26,770 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $24,499 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $22,530 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,920 | $50,000 | $54,750 | $63,080 | $68,760 | $84,440 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $50,061 | $46,500 | $50,869 | $58,666 | $63,891 | $78,529 | $18,432 |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 95 |
| Heated steering wheel | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Premium Package | 0 | 2,700 | |||||
| RWD | 0 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,400 | ||||||
| UVO Package | 900 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 78 |
| Heated steering wheel | 139 | 139 | 139 | ||||
| Premium Package | 0 | 2,441 | |||||
| RWD | 0 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,167 | ||||||
| UVO Package | 837 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,049 | 319 | 319 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 6,555 |
| Options (change) | 1,839 | 239 | 239 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 5,902 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 825 |
| Total Price | $56,919 | $51,269 | $56,019 | $64,199 | $69,879 | $85,559 | $26,770 |
| Total Invoice | $52,850 | $47,689 | $52,058 | $59,716 | $64,941 | $79,579 | $25,159 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,159 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,423 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 311hp V6 | 311hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 286hp V6 H | 467hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $56,919 | $51,269 | $56,019 | $64,199 | $69,879 | $85,559 | $26,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,715 | -3,340 | -7,640 | -3,830 | -7,630 | -7,665 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,204 | $47,929 | $48,379 | $60,369 | $62,249 | $77,894 | $26,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,275 | $0 | $450 | $12,440 | $14,320 | $29,965 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $52,850 | $47,689 | $52,058 | $59,716 | $64,941 | $79,579 | $25,159 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,163 | -3,107 | -7,100 | -3,563 | -7,091 | -7,129 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,687 | $44,582 | $44,958 | $56,153 | $57,850 | $72,450 | $25,159 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,105 | $0 | $376 | $11,571 | $13,268 | $27,868 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $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 warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $11,265 | $6,890 | $11,190 | $7,380 | $11,180 | $11,215 | $3,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,715 | $3,340 | $7,640 | $3,830 | $7,630 | $7,665 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,163 | -3,107 | -7,100 | -3,563 | -7,091 | -7,129 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,806 lb. | 2,960 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 | 53.0 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 | 16.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport
| 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 |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| 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 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3400 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 6% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 59% |
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