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Kia Spectra vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelSpectraSpectraCivic
TrimEXSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $21,310
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $19,621
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Sunroof 750 750  
Alloy wheels 400    
Rear spoiler 375    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Sunroof 675 675  
Alloy wheels 360    
Rear spoiler 325    
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 0
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 0
Destination 650 650 670
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $21,980
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $20,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,051
Model Year200920092008
ModelSpectraSpectraCivic
TrimEXSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/45-17
Total Price$18,125$18,250$21,980
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$20,480
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$20,291
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$18,906
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200920092008
ModelSpectraSpectraCivic
TrimEXSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$350$575$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,385

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092008
ModelSpectraCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in176.7 in
Width68.3 in69.0 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.0 ft3

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