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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: $25,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,940

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelGXForteForte
Trim470EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,615 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $41,900 $18,759 $19,717
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250    
Rear spoiler 551    
Satellite radio 486    
Cargo mat 92 95 95
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   115 115
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633    
Rear spoiler 345    
Satellite radio 389    
Cargo mat 55 78 78
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 5,279 4,885 4,285
Options (change) 4,182 4,381 3,843
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $53,719 $25,385 $25,985
Total Invoice $46,907 $23,940 $24,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,317
Model Year200920142014
ModelGXForteForte
Trim470EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
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)265/65-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$53,719$25,385$25,985
Adjustments for Features-6,270-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,449$24,510$25,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$46,907$23,940$24,360
Adjustments for Features-5,475-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,432$23,115$24,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920142014
ModelGXForteForte
Trim470EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $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
Total Value of Features$8,920$3,525$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,270$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,475-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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