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Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $67,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $61,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForteLX
TrimSX570
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $89,880
Base Invoice $17,520 $82,691
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 65
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 39
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Options (change) 4,590 65
Options (change) 4,077 39
Destination 695 975
Total Price $23,680 $90,920
Total Invoice $22,292 $83,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,968
Model Year20112017
ModelForteLX
TrimSX570
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4383hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17285/50-20
Total Price$23,680$90,920
Adjustments for Features0-20,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$70,885
Total Invoice$22,292$83,705
Adjustments for Features0-18,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,292$65,260

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20112017
ModelForteLX
TrimSX570
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Crawl control $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Turn assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,975$23,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,445

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20112017
ModelForteLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length170.9 in199.4 in
Width69.9 in78.0 in
Height57.5 in73.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.6,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.441.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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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