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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: $29,360

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $55,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,436

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $50,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForteLX
TrimSX570
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $82,630
Base Invoice $22,422 $76,019
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 499
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95  
Preferred Accessory Package   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 354
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78  
Preferred Accessory Package   150
Cooled or ventilated front seats   588
Options (change) 4,665 1,389
Options (change) 4,119 1,092
Destination 895 910
Total Price $29,360 $84,929
Total Invoice $27,436 $78,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,693
Model Year20182014
ModelForteLX
TrimSX570
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4383hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18285/50-20
Total Price$29,360$84,929
Adjustments for Features0-12,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$71,984
Total Invoice$27,436$78,021
Adjustments for Features0-11,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,436$66,129

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20182014
ModelForteLX
TrimSX570
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Crawl control $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
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
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length 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$3,225$16,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,892

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20182014
ModelForteLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in197.0 in
Width70.1 in77.6 in
Height57.1 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.6,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.241.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft383.1 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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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