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Kia Sorento vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,090

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $7,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,598

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $6,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoES
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $36,438
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 65
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520
Rear spoiler     319
Illuminated door sill trim plates     379
Bodyside moldings     199
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo net 42 42 39
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847
Rear spoiler     209
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Bodyside moldings     130
Options (change) 2,050 50 9,482
Options (change) 1,910 42 8,475
Destination 940 940 995
Total Price $42,090 $45,390 $49,377
Total Invoice $39,598 $42,645 $45,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,166
Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoES
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,090$45,390$49,377
Adjustments for Features-910-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$43,305$49,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$39,598$42,645$45,908
Adjustments for Features-856-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,742$40,686$45,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,944$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoES
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,740$8,915$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-856-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelSorentoES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in111.0 in
Length187.4 in192.7 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested385073%
Total Not Requested145027%

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