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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,545

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,510

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $2,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelSpectraSpectraCruze
TrimEXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,895 $15,995 $16,800
Base Invoice $13,925 $14,955 $16,212
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400  
6-speed shiftable automatic     995
4-speed automatic 935 935  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360  
6-speed shiftable automatic     876
Options (change) 1,000 1,400 995
Options (change) 935 1,295 876
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $16,545 $18,045 $18,590
Total Invoice $15,510 $16,900 $17,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64
Model Year200820082012
ModelSpectraSpectraCruze
TrimEXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/60-16
Total Price$16,545$18,045$18,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,545$16,720$16,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$15,510$16,900$17,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,241-2,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,510$15,659$15,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$149$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820082012
ModelSpectraSpectraCruze
TrimEXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,400$2,725$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241-2,309

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelSpectraCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in105.7 in
Length177.2 in181.0 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.4 ft3

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