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Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,988

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForteNX
TrimSX200t
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $35,285
Base Invoice $22,422 $32,993
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 69
Luxury Package   7,365
AWD   1,400
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 49
Luxury Package   6,784
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 4,125 8,834
Options (change) 3,671 8,142
Destination 895 975
Total Price $28,820 $45,094
Total Invoice $26,988 $42,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,588
Model Year20182017
ModelForteNX
TrimSX200t
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,820$45,094
Adjustments for Features0-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,820$40,239
Total Invoice$26,988$42,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,988$37,576

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20182017
ModelForteNX
TrimSX200t
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,725$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,534

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20182017
ModelForteNX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length171.3 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.6 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested355061%
Total Not Requested227539%

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