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Lexus IS vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,865

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelISSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,440 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $31,186 $26,490 $31,125
Navigation system 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Navigation system 2,168    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 3,050 7,115 3,315
Options (change) 2,568 6,435 3,030
Destination 590 800 800
Total Price $39,080 $35,865 $37,265
Total Invoice $34,344 $33,725 $34,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,363
Model Year200620122012
ModelISSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,080$35,865$37,265
Adjustments for Features0-5,045-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$30,820$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$34,344$33,725$34,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,744-5,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,344$28,981$29,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$726

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620122012
ModelISSorentoSorento
Trim350EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,630$8,675$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,045$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,744-5,248

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062012
ModelISSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in183.9 in
Width70.9 in74.2 in
Height56.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.072.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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