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Kia Niro vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,525

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,808

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $9,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelNiroNiroES
TrimEXTouring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $34,120
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $30,253
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Adaptive cruise control     2,600
Xenon HID headlights     815
Premium Plus Package     2,480
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Rear spoiler     299
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Adaptive cruise control     2,080
Xenon HID headlights     652
Premium Plus Package     2,058
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 5,435 135 10,944
Options (change) 5,025 108 8,797
Destination 940 940 765
Total Price $32,525 $33,075 $45,829
Total Invoice $30,808 $31,418 $39,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,997
Model Year201820182008
ModelNiroNiroES
TrimEXTouring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H272hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,525$33,075$45,829
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$31,680$45,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,808$31,418$39,815
Adjustments for Features-990-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,818$30,093$39,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182008
ModelNiroNiroES
TrimEXTouring350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,850$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-990-1,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182008
ModelNiroES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length171.5 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested490076%
Total Not Requested155024%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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