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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: $27,200

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,501

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $20,890
Base Invoice $35,363 $19,707
Premium Package 2,400 2,300
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Cargo mat 92 95
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Technology Package   1,900
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 2,028 2,079
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Heated front seats 550  
Cargo mat 55 78
Xenon HID headlights 753  
Technology Package   1,717
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 6,582 5,485
Options (change) 5,652 4,969
Destination 875 825
Total Price $46,532 $27,200
Total Invoice $41,890 $25,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,234
Model Year20112015
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,532$27,200
Adjustments for Features-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,027$27,200
Total Invoice$41,890$25,501
Adjustments for Features-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,735$25,501

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelRXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in171.3 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested305091%
Total Not Requested3009%

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