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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: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,086

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,099 $22,422
Performance Package 4,055  
Heated front seats 540  
Navigation system 2,650  
Cargo mat 95 95
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Performance Package 3,649  
Heated front seats 432  
Navigation system 2,225  
Cargo mat 57 78
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 7,340 4,245
Options (change) 6,363 3,769
Destination 765 895
Total Price $45,505 $28,940
Total Invoice $40,227 $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: $13,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,639
Model Year20082018
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,505$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$28,940
Total Invoice$40,227$27,086
Adjustments for Features-2,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,725$27,086

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested290055%
Total Not Requested237545%
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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested347584%
Total Not Requested67516%

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