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Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $13,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $12,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelOptimaSpectraSpectra
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $28,380 $14,540 $15,380
Remote start 425 250 250
Rear spoiler   375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Alloy wheels   400  
Sunroof   750 750
Remote start 353 215 215
Rear spoiler   325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
Alloy wheels   360  
Sunroof   675 675
Options (change) 425 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 353 1,935 1,250
Destination 895 650 650
Total Price $31,820 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $29,628 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year201820092009
ModelOptimaSpectraSpectra
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$31,820$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-9,5450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,275$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$29,628$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-8,8870-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,741$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201820092009
ModelOptimaSpectraSpectra
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,290$1,745$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,545$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8870-210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.8 in
Length191.1 in177.2 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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