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Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelESRio
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $20,755
Base Invoice $33,299 $19,667
Navigation system 2,465  
Heated front seats 640  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   120
Navigation system 2,233  
Heated front seats 550  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 3,105 470
Options (change) 2,783 388
Destination 875 850
Total Price $40,705 $22,075
Total Invoice $36,957 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,119
Model Year20112016
ModelESRio
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$40,705$22,075
Adjustments for Features-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$22,075
Total Invoice$36,957$20,905
Adjustments for Features-2,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,024$20,905

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112016
ModelESRio
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112016
ModelESRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in172.0 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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