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Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,525

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,808

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $9,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelESNiroNiro
Trim350EXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $30,774 $24,843 $30,370
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Premium Plus Package 1,280    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Rear spoiler 299    
Satellite radio 486    
Premium Package   5,300  
Floor mats   135 135
Adaptive cruise control 2,080    
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Premium Plus Package 1,152    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Rear spoiler 199    
Satellite radio 389    
Premium Package   4,917  
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 10,230 5,435 135
Options (change) 8,280 5,025 108
Destination 825 940 940
Total Price $45,375 $32,525 $33,075
Total Invoice $39,879 $30,808 $31,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,871
Model Year200920182018
ModelESNiroNiro
Trim350EXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$45,375$32,525$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-845-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,375$31,680$31,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$39,879$30,808$31,418
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,879$30,008$30,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro

Model Year200920182018
ModelESNiroNiro
Trim350EXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$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
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$4,455$5,300$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-800-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20092018
ModelESNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in171.5 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.754.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
AC power outlet100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
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%

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