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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: $17,720

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,565

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimSEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $30,500 $15,995
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $28,380 $14,955
Floor mats 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Premium Package   2,300    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof       700
Floor mats 108      
Panoramic sunroof 932      
Premium Package   2,088    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Sunroof       625
Options (change) 1,135 2,300 0 1,100
Options (change) 1,040 2,088 0 985
Destination 895 895 895 625
Total Price $25,530 $28,795 $31,395 $17,720
Total Invoice $24,587 $26,885 $29,275 $16,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,252
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimSEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$25,530$28,795$31,395$17,720
Adjustments for Features-4,730-7,570-9,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,800$21,225$22,250$17,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$1,450$0
Total Invoice$24,587$26,885$29,275$16,565
Adjustments for Features-4,555-7,068-8,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,032$19,817$20,748$16,565
Cost Above Minimum$215$0$931$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSpectra
TrimSEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$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$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$9,640$11,215$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$7,570$9,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,555-7,068-8,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182007
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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