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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: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $15,995
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $14,980
Panoramic sunroof   1,500        
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Sunroof           700
Panoramic sunroof   1,395        
Antilock brakes (ABS)           360
Sunroof           625
Options (change) 0 1,500 0 0 0 1,100
Options (change) 0 1,395 0 0 0 985
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 580
Total Price $24,750 $34,295 $26,300 $28,300 $36,100 $17,675
Total Invoice $23,229 $31,865 $24,677 $26,563 $33,763 $16,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,714
Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$24,750$34,295$26,300$28,300$36,100$17,675
Adjustments for Features-4,230-8,930-4,530-5,230-10,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,520$25,365$21,770$23,070$26,070$17,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,845$1,250$2,550$5,550$0
Total Invoice$23,229$31,865$24,677$26,563$33,763$16,545
Adjustments for Features-3,970-8,297-4,250-4,909-9,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,259$23,568$20,427$21,654$24,382$16,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,309$1,168$2,395$5,123$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera $200  $200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  $25 
Surround sound $250  $250 
Traffic information $25  $25 
Voice control for external devices $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200 
Heated second row seats $200  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$11,250$6,850$7,550$12,350$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$8,930$4,530$5,230$10,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,970-8,297-4,250-4,909-9,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20142006
ModelOptimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.8 in
Length190.7 in176.4 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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