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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $29,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $25,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelGSGSGSRioRio
Trim350460450hLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $14,480 $15,110
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 300  
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 250  
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 686 686 686 1,445 95
Options (change) 549 549 549 1,247 72
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,361 $54,831 $56,611 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $41,290 $48,295 $50,270 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,588
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelGSGSGSRioRio
Trim350460450hLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$46,361$54,831$56,611$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-8,060-9,910-10,8100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,301$44,921$45,801$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,500$625$0
Total Invoice$41,290$48,295$50,270$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-7,178-8,729-9,5990-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,112$39,566$40,671$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,454$6,559$898$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelGSGSGSRioRio
Trim350460450hLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,705$12,605$1,795$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,060$9,910$10,810$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,178-8,729-9,5990-353

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092011
ModelGSRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in98.4 in
Length190.0 in167.3 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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