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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: $27,310 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $24,925 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $22,841 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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 | $53,980 | $50,695 | $54,810 | $63,635 | $68,680 | $83,940 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $50,127 | $47,147 | $50,932 | $59,181 | $63,824 | $78,064 | $20,410 |
| Navigation system | 0 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 95 |
| Premium Package | 0 | ||||||
| RWD | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 395 | 395 | 295 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 0 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 78 |
| Premium Package | 0 | ||||||
| RWD | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 250 | 250 | 244 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 170 | 565 | 170 | 565 | 170 | 170 | 4,815 |
| Options (change) | 101 | 351 | 101 | 351 | 101 | 101 | 4,327 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 895 |
| Total Price | $55,125 | $52,235 | $55,955 | $65,175 | $69,825 | $85,085 | $27,310 |
| Total Invoice | $51,203 | $48,473 | $52,008 | $60,507 | $64,900 | $79,140 | $25,632 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,635 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,860 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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 | 164hp 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 | $55,125 | $52,235 | $55,955 | $65,175 | $69,825 | $85,085 | $27,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,315 | -4,290 | -6,240 | -4,880 | -6,330 | -6,515 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,810 | $47,945 | $49,715 | $60,295 | $63,495 | $78,570 | $27,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $865 | $0 | $1,770 | $12,350 | $15,550 | $30,625 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $51,203 | $48,473 | $52,008 | $60,507 | $64,900 | $79,140 | $25,632 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,866 | -3,981 | -5,800 | -4,530 | -5,884 | -6,060 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,337 | $44,492 | $46,208 | $55,977 | $59,016 | $73,080 | $25,632 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $845 | $0 | $1,716 | $11,485 | $14,524 | $28,588 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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 | $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 | $10,140 | $8,115 | $10,065 | $8,705 | $10,155 | $10,340 | $3,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,315 | $4,290 | $6,240 | $4,880 | $6,330 | $6,515 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,866 | -3,981 | -5,800 | -4,530 | -5,884 | -6,060 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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 | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,806 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 | 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? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 21% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 4325 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 3% |
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