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Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $34,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $32,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraSTSSTS
TrimSXLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $15,380 $48,024 $53,279
Remote start 250    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 750 1,200 1,200
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Remote start 215    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
CD changer, in-dash 270    
Sunroof 675 1,056 1,056
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Options (change) 1,700 1,550 1,550
Options (change) 1,520 1,364 1,364
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $18,800 $53,245 $58,805
Total Invoice $17,550 $50,263 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,850
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraSTSSTS
TrimSXLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$18,800$53,245$58,805
Adjustments for Features0-7,270-9,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,800$45,975$49,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,135
Total Invoice$17,550$50,263$55,518
Adjustments for Features0-6,863-9,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,550$43,400$46,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraSTSSTS
TrimSXLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 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
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,520$8,790$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,863-9,153

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in116.4 in
Length177.2 in196.7 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.8 ft3

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