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Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $53,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,299

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,705 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $66,620 $18,759 $19,717
Preferred Accessory Package 240    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 890    
Remote start 559 495 495
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   95 95
Preferred Accessory Package 146    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 712    
Remote start 395 410 410
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 2,589 5,315 4,715
Options (change) 2,013 4,740 4,202
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $79,119 $25,815 $26,415
Total Invoice $69,458 $24,299 $24,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,443
Model Year200920142014
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine383hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$79,119$25,815$26,415
Adjustments for Features-13,145-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,974$24,940$26,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$69,458$24,299$24,719
Adjustments for Features-11,540-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,918$23,475$24,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,244

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920142014
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Crawl control$500  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
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  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$15,645$3,375$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,145$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,540-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelLXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length196.5 in171.3 in
Width77.6 in70.1 in
Height75.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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 vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350097%
Total Not Requested1253%

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 vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested325097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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