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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: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $31,695 $35,320
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $29,837 $33,240
Alloy wheels 400      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Sunroof 750 750    
Alloy wheels 360      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Sunroof 675 675    
Options (change) 1,550 1,150 0 0
Options (change) 1,395 1,035 0 0
Destination 650 650 940 940
Total Price $17,750 $18,250 $32,635 $36,260
Total Invoice $16,585 $17,065 $30,777 $34,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,322
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5S8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$17,750$18,250$32,635$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-425-8,345-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,750$17,825$24,290$27,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$3,325
Total Invoice$16,585$17,065$30,777$34,180
Adjustments for Features0-397-7,870-8,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,585$16,668$22,907$26,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$3,124

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed automated manual  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
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  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$945$1,370$9,290$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$8,345$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-7,870-8,149

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092016
ModelSpectraTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in190.3 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.2 ft3

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