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Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGXForteForte
Trim470EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,635 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $40,571 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,050    
Rear spoiler 551    
Cargo mat 92 95 95
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,471    
Rear spoiler 345    
Cargo mat 55 78 78
Telematics service, such as OnStar 720    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 4,593 3,820 4,170
Options (change) 3,591 3,416 3,707
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $51,923 $26,815 $28,865
Total Invoice $44,857 $25,277 $27,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,021
Model Year200620182018
ModelGXForteForte
Trim470EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,923$26,815$28,865
Adjustments for Features-4,1200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,803$26,815$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850
Total Invoice$44,857$25,277$27,024
Adjustments for Features-3,5590-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,298$25,277$26,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620182018
ModelGXForteForte
Trim470EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Barometer$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,170$4,050$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5590-187

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelGXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in171.3 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height74.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested282566%
Total Not Requested142534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272566%
Total Not Requested142534%

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