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Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $34,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $32,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraDTSDTS
TrimSXLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $51,925 $59,875
Base Invoice $15,380 $49,069 $56,581
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Remote start 250    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 750    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Remote start 215    
CD changer, in-dash 270    
Sunroof 675    
Options (change) 1,700 0 0
Options (change) 1,520 0 0
Destination 650 920 920
Total Price $18,800 $52,845 $60,795
Total Invoice $17,550 $49,989 $57,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,027
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraDTSDTS
TrimSXLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$18,800$52,845$60,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,835-12,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,800$45,010$48,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,075
Total Invoice$17,550$49,989$57,501
Adjustments for Features0-7,412-12,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,550$42,577$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,903

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraDTSDTS
TrimSXLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,670$9,505$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,835$12,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,412-12,021

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in115.6 in
Length177.2 in207.6 in
Width68.3 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.8 ft3

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