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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: $27,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,915

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,099 $19,811
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Package 1,245  
Heated front seats 665  
Cargo mat 92 95
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation system 2,225  
Premium Package 1,120  
Heated front seats 532  
Cargo mat 55 78
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 4,652 5,760
Options (change) 3,932 5,254
Destination 715 850
Total Price $42,767 $27,600
Total Invoice $37,746 $25,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,679
Model Year20072016
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,767$27,600
Adjustments for Features-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,462$27,600
Total Invoice$37,746$25,915
Adjustments for Features-1,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,594$25,915

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
ModelRXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in171.3 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested72527%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested402587%
Total Not Requested60013%

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