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Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $22,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920222022
ModelSpectraSpectraTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $38,900 $53,700
Alloy wheels 400      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Sunroof 750 750    
Rear spoiler 375      
Remote start 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Alloy wheels 360      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Sunroof 675 675    
Rear spoiler 325      
Remote start 215 215    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 500 500
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 0 0
Destination 650 650 1,095 1,095
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $40,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,332
Model Year2009200920222022
ModelSpectraSpectraTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6350, 10710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$18,375$18,500$40,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-225-10,495-18,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$30,000$37,275
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$7,275

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2009200920222022
ModelSpectraSpectraTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
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$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Road sign information  $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,570$11,840$19,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$10,495$18,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-284-357

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092022
ModelSpectraTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in113.0 in
Length177.2 in194.6 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.5 ft3

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