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Kia Spectra vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $18,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $17,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelSpectraTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $14,955 $33,828 $37,113
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625    
CD changer, in-dash 250    
Options (change) 1,400 0 0
Options (change) 1,235 0 0
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $18,045 $36,925 $40,475
Total Invoice $16,840 $34,723 $38,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,208
Model Year200820142014
ModelSpectraTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$18,045$36,925$40,475
Adjustments for Features0-6,035-8,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,045$30,890$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$16,840$34,723$38,008
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-7,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,840$29,048$30,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820142014
ModelSpectraTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$870$6,905$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,675-7,733

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082014
ModelSpectraTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in194.0 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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