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Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,490

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,585

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelISISISSportageSportage
Trim250350FEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $23,295 $25,795
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $21,870 $24,070
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Premium Package 1,290 1,290   2,500 2,500
X-Package 1,394 1,394      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Sunroof 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces       500 500
Navigation Package       1,500 1,500
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 1,032 1,032   2,230 2,230
X-Package 1,135 1,135      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Sunroof 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces       450 450
Navigation Package       1,340 1,340
Options (change) 6,575 6,575 3,536 4,500 4,500
Options (change) 5,352 5,352 2,939 4,020 4,020
Destination 765 765 765 695 695
Total Price $38,195 $43,645 $60,301 $28,490 $30,990
Total Invoice $33,268 $38,065 $52,984 $26,585 $28,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelISISISSportageSportage
Trim250350FEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$38,195$43,645$60,301$28,490$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,275-420-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$42,695$58,026$28,070$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$19,831$0$2,400
Total Invoice$33,268$38,065$52,984$26,585$28,785
Adjustments for Features0-829-1,999-392-483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,268$37,236$50,985$26,193$28,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$17,717$0$2,109

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelISISISSportageSportage
Trim250350FEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,130$6,455$4,600$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,275$420$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-1,999-392-483

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082011
ModelISSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in174.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 Sportage EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97543%
Total Not Requested127557%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97543%
Total Not Requested127557%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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