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Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,086

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXForte
Trim350350 F SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $23,800
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $22,422
Premium Package 1,110    
Sunroof 1,350    
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Cargo mat 140 140 95
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640    
Steering-linked headlights 515 515  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 1,020    
Sunroof 1,243    
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Cargo mat 85 85 78
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589    
Steering-linked headlights 473 473  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 5,875 2,775 4,245
Options (change) 5,366 2,514 3,769
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $50,140 $54,040 $28,940
Total Invoice $46,818 $50,511 $27,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,985
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXForte
Trim350350 F SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$50,140$54,040$28,940
Adjustments for Features-6,155-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,985$47,010$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0
Total Invoice$46,818$50,511$27,086
Adjustments for Features-5,747-6,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,071$43,940$27,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,869$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXForte
Trim350350 F SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
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
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,780$9,655$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,747-6,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in171.3 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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