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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: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,180

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelForteForteSpectra
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,600 $15,995
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,410 $14,955
Floor mats 125 125  
Remote start 495 495 250
Rear spoiler   295  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 102 102  
Remote start 410 410 215
Rear spoiler   244  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 620 915 650
Options (change) 512 756 575
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $20,815 $23,410 $17,295
Total Invoice $19,725 $22,061 $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: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $982
Model Year201820182008
ModelForteForteSpectra
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$20,815$23,410$17,295
Adjustments for Features-2,705-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,110$18,455$17,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$19,725$22,061$16,180
Adjustments for Features-2,563-4,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,162$17,392$16,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201820182008
ModelForteForteSpectra
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,750$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,563-4,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182008
ModelForteSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length179.5 in177.2 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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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