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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: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,480

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $99

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelRioSpectraSpectra
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $15,625 $14,540 $15,380
Floor mats 130    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Floor mats 104    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
4-speed automatic   930 930
Options (change) 130 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 104 1,290 1,290
Destination 850 650 650
Total Price $17,080 $17,600 $18,500
Total Invoice $16,579 $16,480 $17,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,056
Model Year201820092009
ModelRioSpectraSpectra
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$17,080$17,600$18,500
Adjustments for Features-1,1900-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,890$17,600$17,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$16,579$16,480$17,320
Adjustments for Features-1,1550-726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,424$16,480$16,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201820092009
ModelRioSpectraSpectra
TrimSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,415$1,225$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1550-726

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelRioSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in102.8 in
Length172.6 in177.2 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,714 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.2 ft3

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