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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: $21,765

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,547

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteNXNX
TrimEX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $35,285 $37,385
Base Invoice $17,430 $32,993 $34,957
Technology Package 1,900    
Sunroof 750 1,100 1,100
Cargo net 40 69 69
Navigation system   1,815 1,815
Comfort Package   690 565
Universal garage door opener     125
Technology Package 1,655    
Sunroof 655 1,012 1,012
Cargo net 32 49 49
Navigation system   1,677 1,677
Comfort Package   637 519
Universal garage door opener     116
Options (change) 2,690 3,674 3,674
Options (change) 2,342 3,375 3,373
Destination 775 975 975
Total Price $21,765 $39,934 $42,034
Total Invoice $20,547 $37,343 $39,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,840
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteNXNX
TrimEX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$21,765$39,934$42,034
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,765$35,704$37,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$20,547$37,343$39,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,956-4,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,547$33,387$34,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,402

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Model Year201320172017
ModelForteNXNX
TrimEX200t200t F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,180$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,956-4,516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20132017
ModelForteNX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length170.9 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in73.6 in
Height57.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62552%
Total Not Requested57548%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62552%
Total Not Requested57548%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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