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Kia Forte vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,990

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,128

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteGXGX
TrimSX460460 Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $51,855 $63,230
Base Invoice $22,422 $47,707 $58,172
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 65 65
Cargo mat 95 105 105
Premium Package   4,445  
Blind Spot Monitor   800  
Cargo cover   150  
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 39 39
Cargo mat 78 65 65
Premium Package   4,096  
Blind Spot Monitor   736  
Cargo cover   140  
Options (change) 4,295 5,565 170
Options (change) 3,811 5,076 104
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $28,990 $58,415 $64,395
Total Invoice $27,128 $53,778 $59,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,979
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteGXGX
TrimSX460460 Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG15/18 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$28,990$58,415$64,395
Adjustments for Features0-10,505-11,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$47,910$52,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,980
Total Invoice$27,128$53,778$59,271
Adjustments for Features0-9,671-10,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,128$44,107$48,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,574

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteGXGX
TrimSX460460 Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
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 recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,525$14,030$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,505$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,671-10,590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteGX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in189.2 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.5,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.234.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested395095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested202553%
Total Not Requested182547%
Blind Spot Monitor
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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