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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: $21,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,900 $17,495
Base Invoice $39,177 $16,660
Premium Package 1,085  
Wood trim 400  
Sunroof 1,100 700
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 999  
Wood trim 368  
Sunroof 1,012 610
Heated front seats 405  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 3,025 2,950
Options (change) 2,784 2,630
Destination 950 695
Total Price $45,875 $21,140
Total Invoice $42,911 $19,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,402
Model Year20162010
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$45,875$21,140
Adjustments for Features-6,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$21,140
Total Invoice$42,911$19,985
Adjustments for Features-6,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,387$19,985

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelRXForte
Trim350SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,470$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelRXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length192.5 in178.3 in
Width74.6 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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