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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: $23,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelRXRXForte
Trim350350 F SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $18,395
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $17,520
Premium Package 960    
Wood trim 400    
Sunroof 1,100   750
Navigation Package 1,690 1,690  
Heated front seats 440    
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Premium Package 883    
Wood trim 368    
Sunroof 1,012   655
Navigation Package 1,563 1,563  
Heated front seats 405    
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 4,590 1,690 4,550
Options (change) 4,231 1,563 4,045
Destination 975 975 695
Total Price $48,685 $52,785 $23,640
Total Invoice $45,522 $49,383 $22,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,786
Model Year201720172011
ModelRXRXForte
Trim350350 F SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$48,685$52,785$23,640
Adjustments for Features-7,995-9,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$43,615$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$45,522$49,383$22,260
Adjustments for Features-7,476-8,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$40,804$22,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,758$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172011
ModelRXRXForte
Trim350350 F SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,845$11,020$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,995$9,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,476-8,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172011
ModelRXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length192.5 in170.9 in
Width74.6 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.2,944 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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