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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $34,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $33,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSSpectra
TrimLuxuryPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $15,995
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $14,980
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 700
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof 1,056 1,056 625
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 1,350
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 1,200
Destination 875 875 580
Total Price $52,895 $58,455 $17,925
Total Invoice $49,955 $55,210 $16,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,093
Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSSpectra
TrimLuxuryPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$52,895$58,455$17,925
Adjustments for Features-7,520-9,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,375$48,510$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$49,955$55,210$16,760
Adjustments for Features-7,102-9,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,853$45,817$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,964$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSSpectra
TrimLuxuryPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
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 with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,990$11,415$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,520$9,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,102-9,3930

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112006
ModelSTSSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in102.8 in
Length196.7 in176.4 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.2 ft3

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