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Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,565

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $12,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,435

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $11,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelESSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $34,068 $26,490 $31,125
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935    
Xenon HID headlights 515    
Alloy wheels, optional design 110    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Power trunk closer 400    
Heated steering wheel 480    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 64 50 50
Remote start 499 350 350
Rear spoiler 319    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699    
Xenon HID headlights 473    
Alloy wheels, optional design 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Power trunk closer 368    
Heated steering wheel 443    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452    
Bodyside moldings 131    
Cargo net 38 40 40
Remote start 310 280 280
Rear spoiler 209    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 9,766 5,815 2,015
Options (change) 8,683 5,145 1,755
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $47,031 $34,565 $35,965
Total Invoice $43,646 $32,435 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,838
Model Year201320122012
ModelESSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$47,031$34,565$35,965
Adjustments for Features-1,4800-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,551$34,565$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$43,646$32,435$33,680
Adjustments for Features-1,3730-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,273$32,435$33,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$622

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201320122012
ModelESSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,405$4,925$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3730-623

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132012
ModelESSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in183.9 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.272.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112596%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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