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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: $17,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,180

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForteForteSpectra
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $19,990 $15,995
Base Invoice $15,684 $18,993 $14,955
Floor mats 115 115  
Remote start 495 495 250
Rear spoiler 295 295  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 93 93  
Remote start 410 410 215
Rear spoiler 244 244  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 905 905 650
Options (change) 747 747 575
Destination 850 850 650
Total Price $17,745 $21,745 $17,295
Total Invoice $17,281 $20,590 $16,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $736
Model Year201620162008
ModelForteForteSpectra
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$17,745$21,745$17,295
Adjustments for Features-375-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,370$18,890$17,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$17,281$20,590$16,180
Adjustments for Features-365-2,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,916$17,887$16,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$971$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201620162008
ModelForteForteSpectra
TrimLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,695$4,175$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-365-2,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162008
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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