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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $34,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $32,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelDTSDTSSpectra
TrimLuxuryPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,925 $59,875 $16,450
Base Invoice $49,069 $56,581 $15,380
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     750
CD changer, in-dash     300
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     675
CD changer, in-dash     270
Options (change) 0 0 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 1,520
Destination 920 920 650
Total Price $52,845 $60,795 $18,800
Total Invoice $49,989 $57,501 $17,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,027
Model Year201120112009
ModelDTSDTSSpectra
TrimLuxuryPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$52,845$60,795$18,800
Adjustments for Features-7,835-12,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,010$48,085$18,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$49,989$57,501$17,550
Adjustments for Features-7,412-12,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,577$45,480$17,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201120112009
ModelDTSDTSSpectra
TrimLuxuryPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,505$14,380$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,835$12,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,412-12,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112009
ModelDTSSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in102.8 in
Length207.6 in177.2 in
Width74.8 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.2 ft3

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