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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: $27,555

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,879

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForteNX
TrimSX200t
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $35,285
Base Invoice $19,811 $32,993
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 69
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Luxury Package   7,365
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 49
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Luxury Package   6,784
Options (change) 5,715 7,434
Options (change) 5,218 6,833
Destination 850 975
Total Price $27,555 $43,694
Total Invoice $25,879 $40,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,276
Model Year20162017
ModelForteNX
TrimSX200t
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,555$43,694
Adjustments for Features0-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,555$39,789
Total Invoice$25,879$40,801
Adjustments for Features0-3,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,879$37,155

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20162017
ModelForteNX
TrimSX200t
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,200$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,646

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,122 lb.3,940 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 Room53.0 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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

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 wheel100Yes
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 seats300No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested305052%
Total Not Requested277548%

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