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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: $32,670

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $16,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920182018
ModelESESESNiroNiro
Trim300h300h Luxury300h Ultra LuxuryEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,560 $44,215 $45,210 $26,150 $32,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615 2,615 2,615    
Luxury Package 3,695 3,695 3,695    
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199    
Cargo net 65 65 65 50 50
Cargo mat 105 105 105 95 95
Heated steering wheel 150        
Premium Package       5,300  
Floor mats       135 135
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413 2,413 2,413    
Luxury Package 3,397 3,397 3,397    
Bodyside moldings 130 130 130    
Cargo net 39 39 39 42 42
Cargo mat 65 65 65 78 78
Heated steering wheel 139        
Premium Package       4,917  
Floor mats       108 108
Options (change) 6,829 6,679 6,679 5,580 280
Options (change) 6,183 6,044 6,044 5,145 228
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 940 940
Total Price $49,414 $51,919 $52,914 $32,670 $33,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 300h Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,020
Model Year20192019201920182018
ModelESESESNiroNiro
Trim300h300h Luxury300h Ultra LuxuryEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4 H176hp I4 H176hp I4 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)43/45 MPG43/45 MPG43/45 MPG51/46 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$49,414$51,919$52,914$32,670$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,630-1,180-1,1800-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,784$50,739$51,734$32,670$32,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$3,950$0$200

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20192019201920182018
ModelESESESNiroNiro
Trim300h300h Luxury300h Ultra LuxuryEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$6,205$5,755$5,755$4,575$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$1,180$1,180$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-238-161-1580-332

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20192018
ModelESNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length195.9 in171.5 in
Width73.4 in71.1 in
Height56.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,106 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.754.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested210073%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested210073%
Total Not Requested77527%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested210073%
Total Not Requested77527%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested592592%
Total Not Requested5258%

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