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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,995

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelESESRio
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $18,400
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $17,627
Cargo net 65 65  
Cargo mat 105 105 95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Cargo net 39 39  
Cargo mat 65 65 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 170 170 575
Options (change) 104 104 473
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $40,065 $42,985 $19,870
Total Invoice $37,537 $40,270 $18,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,838
Model Year201820182018
ModelESESRio
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$40,065$42,985$19,870
Adjustments for Features-7,155-7,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,910$35,505$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$0
Total Invoice$37,537$40,270$18,995
Adjustments for Features-6,704-7,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,833$33,262$18,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,429$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018
ModelESESRio
Trim350300hEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,380$8,705$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$7,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,704-7,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelESRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in101.6 in
Length192.7 in172.6 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

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

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