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Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,086

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteRXRX
TrimSX350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $22,422 $40,457 $47,002
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 125    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo mat 95 140 140
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Sunroof   1,350  
Steering-linked headlights   515 515
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640  
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 102    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo mat 78 85 85
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Sunroof   1,243  
Steering-linked headlights   473 473
Cooled or ventilated front seats   589  
Options (change) 4,245 5,875 2,775
Options (change) 3,769 5,366 2,514
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $28,940 $50,140 $54,040
Total Invoice $27,086 $46,818 $50,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,985
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteRXRX
TrimSX350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$28,940$50,140$54,040
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$43,985$47,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,025
Total Invoice$27,086$46,818$50,511
Adjustments for Features0-5,747-6,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,086$41,071$43,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,869

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteRXRX
TrimSX350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,780$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,747-6,571

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in74.6 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft356.3 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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