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Honda Civic vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCivicCivicSpectra
TrimEX-LSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $21,310 $15,995
Base Invoice $18,336 $19,621 $14,980
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 0 0 1,100
Options (change) 0 0 985
Destination 670 670 580
Total Price $20,580 $21,980 $17,675
Total Invoice $19,006 $20,291 $16,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,353
Model Year200820082006
ModelCivicCivicSpectra
TrimEX-LSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4197hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6350, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$20,580$21,980$17,675
Adjustments for Features-1,200-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,380$20,530$17,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$19,006$20,291$16,545
Adjustments for Features-1,108-1,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,898$18,952$16,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200820082006
ModelCivicCivicSpectra
TrimEX-LSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,025$575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,108-1,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20082006
ModelCivicSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length176.7 in176.4 in
Width69.0 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.2 ft3

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