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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $14,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelISISISRio
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $17,755
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $16,962
Designer Plus Package       750
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       120
Designer Plus Package       692
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,220
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,080
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $34,170 $40,595 $61,535 $19,870
Total Invoice $30,841 $36,623 $55,469 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,147
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelISISISRio
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$34,170$40,595$61,535$19,870
Adjustments for Features-3,055-4,705-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$35,890$55,080$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,965$0
Total Invoice$30,841$36,623$55,469$18,937
Adjustments for Features-2,757-4,245-5,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,084$32,378$49,650$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,294$21,566$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelISISISRio
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $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$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$7,330$9,080$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$4,705$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,757-4,245-5,8190

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112017
ModelISRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length180.1 in172.0 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

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