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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: $21,665 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $18,567 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $39,075 | $19,600 |
| Base Invoice | $35,363 | $18,670 |
| Premium Package | 2,400 | |
| Navigation Package | 2,465 | |
| Unbranded 12 speakers | 110 | |
| Heated front seats | 640 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Premium Package | 2,028 | |
| Navigation Package | 2,172 | |
| Unbranded 12 speakers | 94 | |
| Heated front seats | 550 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Options (change) | 5,615 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 4,844 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 875 | 750 |
| Total Price | $45,565 | $23,900 |
| Total Invoice | $41,082 | $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: $16,720 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,109 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 275hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 23/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $45,565 | $23,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,945 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,620 | $23,900 |
| Total Invoice | $41,082 | $22,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,458 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,624 | $22,515 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Trim | 350 | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,620 | $1,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,945 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,458 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | RX | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,178 lb. | 2,944 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.6 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 34% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
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