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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: $19,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,775

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $15,995
Base Invoice $17,605 $14,955
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 400
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   700
4-speed automatic   1,000
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 360
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
CD changer, in-dash   250
Sunroof   625
4-speed automatic   935
Options (change) 2,775 2,400
Options (change) 2,252 2,170
Destination 590 650
Total Price $22,465 $19,045
Total Invoice $20,447 $17,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,076
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16
Total Price$22,465$19,045
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,810$19,045
Total Invoice$20,447$17,775
Adjustments for Features-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,851$17,775

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,450$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length185.8 in177.2 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.2 ft3

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