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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: $17,645

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,480

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $15,995
Base Invoice $18,045 $14,955
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 800 700
CD changer, in-dash   300
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 715 625
CD changer, in-dash   250
Options (change) 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 875 875
Destination 640 650
Total Price $21,035 $17,645
Total Invoice $19,560 $16,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $774
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$21,035$17,645
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,555$17,645
Total Invoice$19,560$16,480
Adjustments for Features-2,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,254$16,480

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Cassette 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 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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$2,800$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.8 in
Length186.4 in177.2 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.2 ft3

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