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Lexus IS vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,745

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $10,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,990

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $6,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelISISISNiroNiro
Trim250350FEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $24,843 $30,370
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 69 69 69 95 95
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69 75 75
Cargo net 59 59 59 50 50
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Premium Package       5,300  
Floor mats       135 135
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 41 41 41 78 78
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49 62 62
Cargo net 35 35 35 42 42
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Premium Package       4,917  
Floor mats       108 108
Options (change) 11,873 11,873 8,023 5,655 355
Options (change) 9,538 9,538 6,496 5,207 290
Destination 765 765 765 940 940
Total Price $43,493 $48,943 $64,788 $32,745 $33,295
Total Invoice $37,454 $42,251 $56,541 $30,990 $31,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,784
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelISISISNiroNiro
Trim250350FEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$43,493$48,943$64,788$32,745$33,295
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-1,395-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,493$47,993$64,038$31,350$31,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,545$0$200
Total Invoice$37,454$42,251$56,541$30,990$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-820-655-1,320-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,454$41,431$55,886$29,670$29,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,977$18,432$0$274

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelISISISNiroNiro
Trim250350FEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,255$5,055$5,700$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$1,395$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-655-1,320-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20082018
ModelISNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in171.5 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.054.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested490076%
Total Not Requested155024%

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