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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: $34,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $15,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelESSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,000 $27,950 $33,150
Luxury Package 3,695    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Rear spoiler 319    
Panoramic sunroof 500   1,500
Heated steering wheel 450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Luxury Package 3,397    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413    
Bodyside moldings 130    
Cargo net 39 40 40
Rear spoiler 209    
Panoramic sunroof 460   1,340
Heated steering wheel 415    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 8,222 5,465 1,665
Options (change) 7,313 4,865 1,475
Destination 1,025 800 800
Total Price $49,247 $34,215 $35,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,406
Model Year202120122012
ModelESSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$49,247$34,215$35,615
Adjustments for Features-3,4800-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,767$34,215$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year202120122012
ModelESSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$8,505$5,025$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-5890-624

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20212012
ModelESSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length195.9 in183.9 in
Width73.4 in74.2 in
Height56.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,690 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 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
16.7 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.737.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.772.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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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