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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $23,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $22,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelESESRio
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $17,500
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $16,675
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300  
Luxury Package 1,670 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
LED headlights 515 515  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276 276  
Luxury Package 1,536 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
LED headlights 473 473  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 4,665 4,665 2,295
Options (change) 4,297 4,297 2,072
Destination 975 975 750
Total Price $44,540 $47,460 $20,545
Total Invoice $41,710 $44,443 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,442
Model Year201720172012
ModelESESRio
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$44,540$47,460$20,545
Adjustments for Features-7,230-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$39,905$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$0
Total Invoice$41,710$44,443$19,497
Adjustments for Features-6,771-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,939$37,368$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,429$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201720172012
ModelESESRio
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,480$9,805$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,771-7,0750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172012
ModelESRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in101.2 in
Length192.7 in171.9 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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