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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: $19,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,995

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $17,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $18,400
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $17,627
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Cargo mat 105 105 105 95
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Cargo mat 65 65 65 78
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 520 520 520 575
Options (change) 428 428 428 473
Destination 975 975 975 895
Total Price $39,320 $41,695 $42,865 $19,870
Total Invoice $36,581 $38,789 $39,877 $18,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,046
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$39,320$41,695$42,865$19,870
Adjustments for Features-7,030-8,730-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$32,965$35,835$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$36,581$38,789$39,877$18,995
Adjustments for Features-6,540-8,122-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,041$30,667$33,337$18,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISRio
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,630$9,330$7,630$600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,030$8,730$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,540-8,122-6,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
ModelISRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.6 in
Length184.3 in172.6 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.5 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%

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