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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: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $63,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,570

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $58,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $89,880 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $82,691 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo net 65 50 50
Cargo mat 105 95 95
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo net 39 42 42
Cargo mat 65 78 78
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Options (change) 170 4,170 4,170
Options (change) 104 3,709 3,709
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $91,025 $27,165 $28,865
Total Invoice $83,770 $25,570 $27,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,823
Model Year201720182018
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine383hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T6S7
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$91,025$27,165$28,865
Adjustments for Features-17,7950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,230$27,165$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$83,770$25,570$27,026
Adjustments for Features-16,3770-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,393$25,570$26,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720182018
ModelLXForteForte
Trim570EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Crawl control$500  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Turn assist$25  
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
HDMI port$25  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$21,345$3,550$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,795$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,3770-257

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelLXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length199.4 in171.3 in
Width78.0 in70.1 in
Height73.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight6,001 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
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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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