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Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $26,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $21,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelGSGSRio
Trim300430SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $17,500
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $16,675
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Navigation system 1,895 1,895  
Sunroof 800 800  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 3,250 3,250 2,295
Options (change) 2,695 2,695 2,072
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $47,095 $55,320 $20,545
Total Invoice $41,361 $48,084 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,203
Model Year200620062012
ModelGSGSRio
Trim300430SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$47,095$55,320$20,545
Adjustments for Features-3,030-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,065$50,640$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0
Total Invoice$41,361$48,084$19,497
Adjustments for Features-2,661-4,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,700$44,016$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,316$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062012
ModelGSGSRio
Trim300430SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,430$7,080$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,661-4,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelGSRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in101.2 in
Length190.0 in171.9 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.7 ft3

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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 information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

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