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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: $18,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,086

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,760 $23,800
Base Invoice $37,177 $22,422
Premium Package 2,260  
Navigation Package 2,775  
Heated front seats 640  
Cargo mat 105 95
Blind spot warning system 500  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Premium Package 2,115  
Navigation Package 2,563  
Heated front seats 588  
Cargo mat 63 78
Blind spot warning system 460  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 6,795 4,245
Options (change) 6,262 3,769
Destination 910 895
Total Price $47,465 $28,940
Total Invoice $44,349 $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: $15,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,572
Model Year20142017
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,465$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,585$28,940
Total Invoice$44,349$27,086
Adjustments for Features-2,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,658$27,086

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$5,230$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
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.3,031 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 Room55.5 in53.8 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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