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Kia Rio vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,995

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRioESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $17,627 $36,438 $39,171
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo mat 95 105 105
Cargo net   65 65
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo mat 78 65 65
Cargo net   39 39
Options (change) 575 170 170
Options (change) 473 104 104
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $19,870 $40,065 $42,985
Total Invoice $18,995 $37,537 $40,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,838
Model Year201820182018
ModelRioESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,870$40,065$42,985
Adjustments for Features0-7,155-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$32,910$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$18,995$37,537$40,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,704-7,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,995$30,833$33,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,429

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018
ModelRioESES
TrimEX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,225$8,380$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,155$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,704-7,008

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelRioES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in111.0 in
Length172.6 in192.7 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.2 ft3

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