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Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,900 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $18,825 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $15,228 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $37,400 | $19,600 |
| Base Invoice | $33,099 | $18,670 |
| Navigation system | 2,650 | |
| Premium Package | 1,245 | |
| Heated front seats | 665 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Navigation system | 2,225 | |
| Premium Package | 1,122 | |
| Heated front seats | 532 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Options (change) | 4,560 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 3,879 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 765 | 750 |
| Total Price | $42,725 | $23,900 |
| Total Invoice | $37,743 | $22,515 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,105 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,942 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/23 MPG | 23/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 132, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $42,725 | $23,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,720 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,005 | $23,900 |
| Total Invoice | $37,743 | $22,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,286 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,457 | $22,515 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,345 | $2,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,720 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,286 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,870 lb. | 2,944 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Roof rack | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 37% |
| Heated front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 23% |
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