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Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $2,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,515

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelRioSpectraSpectra
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $19,667 $14,540 $15,380
Floor mats 120    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Alloy wheels   400  
Sunroof   750 750
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Floor mats 97    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
Alloy wheels   360  
Sunroof   675 675
4-speed automatic   930 930
Options (change) 120 2,550 2,150
Options (change) 97 2,325 1,965
Destination 850 650 650
Total Price $21,725 $18,750 $19,250
Total Invoice $20,614 $17,515 $17,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $962
Model Year201620092009
ModelRioSpectraSpectra
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$21,725$18,750$19,250
Adjustments for Features-4,2800-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,445$18,750$18,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75
Total Invoice$20,614$17,515$17,995
Adjustments for Features-4,0610-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,553$17,515$17,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$83

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201620092009
ModelRioSpectraSpectra
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,525$1,245$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0610-397

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162009
ModelRioSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in102.8 in
Length172.0 in177.2 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.2 ft3

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