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Kia Niro vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,670

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $86,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,928

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $79,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroLS
TrimEXTouring600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $112,750
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $103,732
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 64
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Advanced Pre-Collision System     5,800
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42 38
Cargo mat 78 78 57
Advanced Pre-Collision System     5,336
Options (change) 5,580 280 5,959
Options (change) 5,145 228 5,431
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $32,670 $33,220 $119,584
Total Invoice $30,928 $31,538 $110,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,511
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroLS
TrimEXTouring600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H389hp V8 H
TransmissionS6S6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/46 MPG51/46 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$32,670$33,220$119,584
Adjustments for Features0-350-9,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$32,870$110,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,928$31,538$110,038
Adjustments for Features0-332-8,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,928$31,206$101,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroLS
TrimEXTouring600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Xenon + LED headlights  $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,750$14,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-8,599

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182012
ModelNiroLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in121.7 in
Length171.5 in202.8 in
Width71.1 in73.8 in
Height60.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,106 lb.5,049 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested547585%
Total Not Requested97515%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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