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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: $27,120

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelNXNXForteForte
Trim200t300hEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,285 $39,720 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $32,993 $37,335 $20,966 $22,422
Luxury Package 7,365 7,145    
Cargo net 69 69 50 50
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Floor mats     125 125
Luxury Package 6,784 6,581    
Cargo net 49 49 42 42
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 7,434 7,214 4,125 4,125
Options (change) 6,833 6,630 3,671 3,671
Destination 975 975 895 895
Total Price $43,694 $47,909 $27,120 $28,820
Total Invoice $40,801 $44,940 $25,532 $26,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,159
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelNXNXForteForte
Trim200t300hEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I4154hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,694$47,909$27,120$28,820
Adjustments for Features-3,330-5,2300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,364$42,679$27,120$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$1,425
Total Invoice$40,801$44,940$25,532$26,988
Adjustments for Features-3,110-4,9060-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,691$40,034$25,532$26,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,343$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelNXNXForteForte
Trim200t300hEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control $25  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,680$2,450$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$5,230$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,110-4,9060-258

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,941 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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 wheel100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested355061%
Total Not Requested227539%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300h

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 wheel100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested355064%
Total Not Requested202536%

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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested410096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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