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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,600

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,480

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $1,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelCruzeSpectraSpectra
TrimLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $16,212 $14,540 $15,380
6-speed shiftable automatic 995    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 876    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
4-speed automatic   930 930
Options (change) 995 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 876 1,290 1,290
Destination 795 650 650
Total Price $18,590 $17,600 $18,500
Total Invoice $17,883 $16,480 $17,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $377
Model Year201220092009
ModelCruzeSpectraSpectra
TrimLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$18,590$17,600$18,500
Adjustments for Features-1,8500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,740$17,600$17,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$17,883$16,480$17,320
Adjustments for Features-1,7800-726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,103$16,480$16,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201220092009
ModelCruzeSpectraSpectra
TrimLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,400$1,550$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7800-726

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelCruzeSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in102.8 in
Length181.0 in177.2 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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