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Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $15,995
Base Invoice $16,760 $14,955
Premium Package 950  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Sunroof   700
Premium Package 830  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360
Sunroof   625
Options (change) 950 1,100
Options (change) 830 985
Destination 750 650
Total Price $19,300 $17,745
Total Invoice $18,340 $16,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36
Model Year20122008
ModelForteSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16
Total Price$19,300$17,745
Adjustments for Features-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,420$17,745
Total Invoice$18,340$16,590
Adjustments for Features-1,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,554$16,590

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122008
ModelForteSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122008
ModelForteSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.8 in
Length178.3 in177.2 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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