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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: $27,240

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,630

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelGXGXForteForte
Trim460460 LuxuryEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,085 $60,715 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $45,159 $55,857 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 4,710      
Blind Spot Monitor 800      
Cargo cover 150      
Cargo mat 105 105 95 95
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     125 125
Premium Package 4,340      
Blind Spot Monitor 736      
Cargo cover 140      
Cargo mat 63 63 78 78
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 5,765 105 4,245 4,245
Options (change) 5,279 63 3,769 3,769
Destination 910 910 895 895
Total Price $55,760 $61,730 $27,240 $28,940
Total Invoice $51,348 $56,830 $25,630 $27,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,791
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelGXGXForteForte
Trim460460 LuxuryEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V8301hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,760$61,730$27,240$28,940
Adjustments for Features-10,780-11,7800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,980$49,950$27,240$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,970$0$1,425
Total Invoice$51,348$56,830$25,630$27,086
Adjustments for Features-9,927-10,8450-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,421$45,985$25,630$26,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,564$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelGXGXForteForte
Trim460460 LuxuryEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Headlight washers $50  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $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 recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350  
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$14,030$15,030$3,250$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,780$11,780$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,927-10,8450-257

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelGXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length189.2 in171.3 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height74.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,129 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested202550%
Total Not Requested205050%
Blind Spot Monitor
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested405095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested395095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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