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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $17,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelISISISRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $17,755
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $16,962
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
Eco Package       600
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       120
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
Eco Package       551
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 350 350 350 1,070
Options (change) 324 324 324 939
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $38,625 $41,000 $42,170 $19,720
Total Invoice $35,987 $38,195 $39,283 $18,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,081
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelISISISRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$38,625$41,000$42,170$19,720
Adjustments for Features-5,485-7,185-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$33,815$36,685$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$35,987$38,195$39,283$18,796
Adjustments for Features-5,110-6,693-5,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,877$31,502$34,174$18,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,297$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelISISISRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,555$6,855$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,485$7,185$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,110-6,693-5,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
ModelISRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length183.7 in172.0 in
Width71.3 in67.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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