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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: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,775

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $15,995
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $14,955
Premium Package   2,000  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
4-speed automatic     1,000
Premium Package   1,790  
CD changer, in-dash     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
4-speed automatic     935
Options (change) 0 2,000 2,400
Options (change) 0 1,790 2,170
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $21,690 $24,670 $19,045
Total Invoice $20,315 $22,855 $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: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $428
Model Year201020102008
ModelOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$21,690$24,670$19,045
Adjustments for Features-2,255-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,435$20,715$19,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$0
Total Invoice$20,315$22,855$17,775
Adjustments for Features-2,112-3,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,203$19,191$17,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$988$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201020102008
ModelOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,525$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,112-3,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20102008
ModelOptimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.8 in
Length189.0 in177.2 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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