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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: $18,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,086

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteRX
TrimSX350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $39,660
Base Invoice $22,422 $37,083
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo mat 95 105
Premium Package   2,260
Navigation Package   2,775
Heated front seats   640
Blind spot warning system   500
Xenon HID headlights   515
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo mat 78 63
Premium Package   2,115
Navigation Package   2,563
Heated front seats   588
Blind spot warning system   460
Xenon HID headlights   473
Options (change) 4,245 6,795
Options (change) 3,769 6,262
Destination 895 895
Total Price $28,940 $47,350
Total Invoice $27,086 $44,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,416
Model Year20182013
ModelForteRX
TrimSX350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,940$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$44,420
Total Invoice$27,086$44,240
Adjustments for Features0-2,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,086$41,502

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182013
ModelForteRX
TrimSX350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,738

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182013
ModelForteRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length171.3 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft380.3 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, rear100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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