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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: $27,555

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,879

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelNXForte
Trim200tSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,285 $20,990
Base Invoice $32,993 $19,811
Luxury Package 7,365  
Cargo net 69 50
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Luxury Package 6,784  
Cargo net 49 42
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 7,434 5,715
Options (change) 6,833 5,218
Destination 975 850
Total Price $43,694 $27,555
Total Invoice $40,801 $25,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,276
Model Year20172016
ModelNXForte
Trim200tSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,694$27,555
Adjustments for Features-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,789$27,555
Total Invoice$40,801$25,879
Adjustments for Features-3,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,155$25,879

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelNXForte
Trim200tSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelNXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in171.3 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,940 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested305052%
Total Not Requested277548%

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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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