Atomic350F

After seeing so much hype about the new upcoming GS F I was wondering how much this machine may end up costing, and I thought I would venture a guess just for fun here.. and perhaps dream of getting my own one day!

Looking at lexus.com I noticed a pattern of pricing differences between the current GS and the RC. Looks like the GS starts (base without options) right around 13% higher than the RC, and the F Sport is also 13% higher than the RC F Sport. The RC F adds a 33% jump in cost from the RC F Sport too I noted.

Here are the rough numbers (rounded base msrp without options):

RC – $42,700
RC F Sport – $46,700
RC F – $62,400 (33% increase over RC F sport)

GS350 – $48,600 (13% over coupe)
GS350 F Sport – $53,400 (13% over coupe)

If this pricing pattern continues on the new GS F (+13% over coupe model, and 33% above the F Sport)…

I would have to say my guess is the new GS F should be priced starting at right around $71,000!

Seems like it’s going to be a great car for the buck, if I am right of course… Any thoughts or anyone else care to venture a guess here?!

Anyone else thinking they may pick one up if it's in this price range?!

secondisf

Looks like a good price to me...I would definitely trade in my 12" ISF for it. I would love to have the extra room with the "Beast Within"!

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Well when I went to the past car show here that was the number the Lexus rep said it could be but she wasn't sure she said 68K-70K so if your right and she is that is a reasonable price.

neegroy

iTrader: (19)

Ehh believe me bro, I was prolly just as excited about the 2016 gsf releasing as you! But honestly the hp is pitiful!! I'm looking at the new ctsv lol....

yardie876

This pricing model makes sense, and it'd be one heck of a car at that price. I just can't help but to think it might be driven up a bit closer towards $80k since the GSh comes nicely equipped near $70k. I don't think it would make sense for the GSh and the GS-F models to both inhabit the sub $70k range.

natnut

The GS450h is an image leader for Lexus though since Lexus is all about hybrids- hence the class leading price of the GS450h.

Lexus isn't scared of cross-shopping between GS450h and GS-F even when both are similarly priced since they anticipate that the needs and likes of a potential GS450h shopper to be very different from that of a potential GS-F shopper.

I see the 2016 GS-F as a replacement for the discontinued V8 2011 GS460 except with a far more singular focus on performance, handling and fun-to-drive factors added to the V8.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that Lexus won't use price to differentiate the GS-F and GS450h. If there is a price difference, it will be due to concrete differences in manufacturing/materials costs and not due to a conscious decision to put them in different segments.

PirelliRC

sound about right, i would price it $77,850. Could go north of $80,000 if they include such options as carbon ceramic brakes and / or a black edition type set up.

Im2bz2p345

I completely agree with natnut. As a GS450h owner, I wouldn't ever cross shop with the GS-F... especially now that we have the GS450h F-Sport in the U.S. I value other things in my daily commuter.

I think your assessment is quite good Atomic350F. I would venture to guess a low to mid 70's starting MSRP. Definitely would cross the $80K mark when optioned well.

~ Im2bz2p345

jtrue28

GSh is for the tree-huggers. They're not going to buy the GS-F.

ItzFilyO

Starts at 70K-ish and tops at 80K-ish.

Afrosheen

That's my bet too. Anything higher and they're smoking the good stuff. Good job at analyzing the price differential OP!

bocahoo

I think your estimate seems reasonable/logical. As far as whether I would pick one up....My problem will be the timing. My current lease is up in Feb 2016 when the GS-F will still be relatively new. So I'm guessing a low-70 base price will quickly push into the low-80's when properly optioned. And it will still be new and in short supply so you'll likely have to pay full sticker (if not sticker + add'l dealer markup). It will be tough for me to pay $80K+ for the GS-F when a 550i with nearly as much horsepower and considerably more torque could be purchased in the low-$70's. And I'll likely lease which would probably make the price difference even greater given BMW's favorable residuals and money factors.

But given the fact that the GS-F will be a relatively low volume car, I don't think a base price in the low 70's is unreasonable and I think Lexus would have no problem moving GS-F's at that price. I just won't be a buyer at/near launch at premium prices so I'll have to look elsewhere when my lease is up in Feb 2016.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

You can extend your lease 3-6 months

SlangBlade

Has anyone looked at the pricing differential with the 2012-ish IS350 F Sport and the ISF? That might also give us a rough idea of the price increase? Though I tend to agree with the general sentiment here of a 70k-ish price tag and maybe an additional 8-10k optioned out.

natnut

Don't forget a 550i won't have massive 6 piston 15inch 2 piece Brembo brakes or a standard Torque Vectoring Differential.

Heck a 550i won't even have a vanilla limited slip differential (LSD) to help put down all that torque/power efficiently or to help all that mass/power get around a corner in an agile manner.

In my opinion, CONTROL (braking and handling) is far more important than power when it comes to safety and driving enjoyment.

Right there are 2 big ticket items that jump out to me.And that's not even counting all the structural reinforcements/suspension upgrades that a GS-F would have on top of the already capable 4GS chassis that will not show up on the dealer's price checklist. Whereas the chassis of a 550i is the exact same as a 528i except with more nose heaviness due to heavy turbo V8 in front of the firewall.