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Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $64,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteModel XModel XModel X
TrimEXSX75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $96,050 $112,550 $147,000
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600      
Floor mats 125 125      
Universal garage door opener   350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236      
Floor mats 102 102      
Universal garage door opener   291      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Options (change) 3,725 4,075 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 3,338 3,629 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,720 $28,770 $90,750 $107,250 $141,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model X P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,013
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteModel XModel XModel X
TrimEXSX75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18265/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$26,720$28,770$90,750$107,250$141,700
Adjustments for Features0-275-8,325-9,075-10,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,720$28,495$82,425$98,175$130,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0$15,750$48,350

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model X

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteModel XModel XModel X
TrimEXSX75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power front doors with proximity sensors    $500
Power gullwing doors  $1200$1200$1200
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic windshield  $600$600$600
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass $0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,375$14,425$15,175$17,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$8,325$9,075$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258578533486

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model X

Model Year20182018
ModelForteModel X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.7 in
Length171.3 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in81.5 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.5,052 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in59.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Total Requested272564%
Total Not Requested152536%

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested152537%

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