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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $22,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $20,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelESRio
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $13,615
Base Invoice $34,400 $12,915
Power Package   600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Floor mats   85
Power Package   535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357
Floor mats   65
Options (change) 0 1,085
Options (change) 0 957
Destination 875 650
Total Price $37,600 $15,350
Total Invoice $35,275 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,473
Model Year20122008
ModelESRio
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$37,600$15,350
Adjustments for Features-7,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,840$15,350
Total Invoice$35,275$14,522
Adjustments for Features-7,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,995$14,522

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
ModelESRio
Trim350SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,780$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2800

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
ModelESRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.1 in166.9 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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