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Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelNXNXForte
Trim200t200t F SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,480 $36,580 $18,100
Base Invoice $32,240 $34,204 $17,240
Navigation system 2,140 2,140  
Comfort Package 690 565  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 750
Universal garage door opener   125  
Technology Package     1,800
Navigation system 1,977 1,977  
Comfort Package 637 519  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 655
Universal garage door opener   116  
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 3,930 3,930 2,550
Options (change) 3,626 3,624 2,225
Destination 925 925 750
Total Price $39,335 $41,435 $21,400
Total Invoice $36,791 $38,753 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,573
Model Year201520152012
ModelNXNXForte
Trim200t200t F SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I4235hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,335$41,435$21,400
Adjustments for Features-4,280-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$36,555$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$36,791$38,753$20,215
Adjustments for Features-4,003-4,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,788$34,189$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,401$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152012
ModelNXNXForte
Trim200t200t F SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,780$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,003-4,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelNXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in170.9 in
Width73.6 in69.9 in
Height64.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,940 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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