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Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelISISISRioRio
Trim250350FLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $14,480 $15,110
iPod integration 299 299 299    
Rear spoiler 389 389   300  
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
iPod integration 239 239 239    
Rear spoiler 268 268   250  
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 688 688 299 1,445 95
Options (change) 507 507 239 1,247 72
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Total Price $32,668 $38,118 $57,734 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $29,059 $33,910 $51,446 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,101
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelISISISRioRio
Trim250350FLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$32,668$38,118$57,734$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-3,860-4,810-8,1100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,808$33,308$49,624$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,816$625$0
Total Invoice$29,059$33,910$51,446$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-3,434-4,279-7,2270-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,625$29,631$44,219$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,006$18,594$898$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelISISISRioRio
Trim250350FLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $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 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75 $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,805$10,105$1,995$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$4,810$8,110$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,434-4,279-7,2270-353

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092011
ModelISRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in98.4 in
Length180.1 in167.3 in
Width70.9 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 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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