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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: $27,660

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $54,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,980

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $46,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $79,455 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $70,716 $20,966 $22,422
Preferred Accessory Package 240    
Remote start 559 495 495
Cooled or ventilated front seats 890    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   95 95
Preferred Accessory Package 146    
Remote start 395 410 410
Cooled or ventilated front seats 766    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 1,689 4,665 4,665
Options (change) 1,307 4,119 4,119
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $82,019 $27,660 $29,360
Total Invoice $72,898 $25,980 $27,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,968
Model Year201120182018
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine383hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)312, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$82,019$27,660$29,360
Adjustments for Features-12,3200-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,699$27,660$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$72,898$25,980$27,436
Adjustments for Features-10,9500-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,948$25,980$27,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120182018
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Crawl control$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$15,820$3,500$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,320$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9500-257

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

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
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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested340080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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