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Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172011
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSForte
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940 $18,895
Base Invoice $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064 $18,000
Navigation system 0            
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65 40
Premium Package   1,760          
AWD   -330          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650          
Technology Package             1,800
Sunroof             750
Leather Package             1,000
Navigation system 0            
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39 32
Premium Package   1,619          
AWD   -308          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   599          
Technology Package             1,570
Sunroof             655
Leather Package             870
Options (change) 65 2,145 65 65 65 65 3,590
Options (change) 39 1,949 39 39 39 39 3,127
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 695
Total Price $55,020 $53,815 $55,850 $64,675 $69,720 $84,980 $23,180
Total Invoice $51,141 $50,071 $51,946 $60,195 $64,838 $79,078 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,768
Model Year2017201720172017201720172011
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSForte
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-6CVT-6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$55,020$53,815$55,850$64,675$69,720$84,980$23,180
Adjustments for Features-9,840-9,115-9,765-8,205-9,855-10,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,180$44,700$46,085$56,470$59,865$74,940$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$480$0$1,385$11,770$15,165$30,240$0
Total Invoice$51,141$50,071$51,946$60,195$64,838$79,078$21,822
Adjustments for Features-9,146-8,481-9,082-7,637-9,165-9,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,995$41,590$42,864$52,558$55,673$69,735$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$405$0$1,274$10,968$14,083$28,145$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172017201720172011
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSForte
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100  
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$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$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$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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
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$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
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Carbon fiber trim     $200 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals     $75$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$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 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000 $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$12,215$11,490$12,140$10,580$12,230$12,415$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,840$9,115$9,765$8,205$9,855$10,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,146-8,481-9,082-7,637-9,165-9,3430

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172011
ModelGSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length192.1 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft314.7 ft3

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

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 reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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