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Kia Rio vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,775

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,917

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelRioISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $17,627 $33,994 $37,261
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Rearview camera   350 350
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Rearview camera   324 324
Options (change) 480 850 850
Options (change) 395 784 784
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $19,775 $38,325 $41,840
Total Invoice $18,917 $35,703 $38,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,369
Model Year201820152015
ModelRioISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,775$38,325$41,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,815-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,775$32,510$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$18,917$35,703$38,970
Adjustments for Features0-5,417-5,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,917$30,286$33,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820152015
ModelRioISIS
TrimEX250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$690$6,505$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,417-5,602

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182015
ModelRioIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.2 in
Length172.6 in183.7 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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