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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: $26,985

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,301

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,970 $20,900
Base Invoice $38,306 $19,717
Navigation Package 1,915  
Luxury Package 4,950  
Comfort Package 1,390  
Cargo mat 105 95
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation Package 1,769  
Luxury Package 4,590  
Comfort Package 1,280  
Cargo mat 63 78
Technology Package   1,624
Premium Package   1,986
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 8,360 5,285
Options (change) 7,702 4,784
Destination 925 800
Total Price $50,255 $26,985
Total Invoice $46,933 $25,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,845
Model Year20152014
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$50,255$26,985
Adjustments for Features-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$26,985
Total Invoice$46,933$25,301
Adjustments for Features-3,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,146$25,301

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152014
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152014
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 Room55.5 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

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested155042%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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 radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested315094%
Total Not Requested2006%

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