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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: $17,625

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,450

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForteForteSpectraSpectra
TrimLXEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $19,390 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $15,587 $18,432 $14,540 $15,380
205/55HR16 300      
Popular Package 900      
Floor mats 115 115    
Remote start 495 495 250 250
Rear spoiler 295 295 375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
205/55HR16 269      
Popular Package 837      
Floor mats 93 93    
Remote start 410 410 215 215
Rear spoiler 244 244 325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Options (change) 2,105 905 1,425 650
Options (change) 1,853 747 1,260 575
Destination 825 825 650 650
Total Price $18,820 $21,120 $17,625 $17,750
Total Invoice $18,265 $20,004 $16,450 $16,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForteForteSpectraSpectra
TrimLXEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$18,820$21,120$17,625$17,750
Adjustments for Features-1,280-2,8800-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,540$18,240$17,625$17,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$100$0
Total Invoice$18,265$20,004$16,450$16,605
Adjustments for Features-1,242-2,7280-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,023$17,276$16,450$16,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$55$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForteForteSpectraSpectra
TrimLXEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$3,450$570$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$2,880$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,242-2,7280-210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20152009
ModelForteSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length179.5 in177.2 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested40043%
Total Not Requested53057%

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