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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $15,995
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $14,955
Remote start 425 425 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Remote start 353 353 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 425 425 1,350
Options (change) 353 353 1,200
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $28,175 $37,410 $17,995
Total Invoice $26,271 $34,729 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,739
Model Year201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,175$37,410$17,995
Adjustments for Features-5,070-13,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,105$24,090$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0
Total Invoice$26,271$34,729$16,805
Adjustments for Features-4,727-12,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,544$22,364$16,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$15,340$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$13,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,727-12,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20172008
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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