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Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXSXValue EditionSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $19,850 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $19,172 $20,906 $21,078
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Alloy wheels 400        
Sunroof 750 750      
Floor mats     125 125 125
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Alloy wheels 360        
Sunroof 675 675      
Floor mats     100 100 100
Options (change) 1,550 1,150 125 125 125
Options (change) 1,395 1,035 100 100 100
Destination 650 650 835 835 835
Total Price $17,750 $18,250 $20,810 $22,760 $23,060
Total Invoice $16,585 $17,065 $20,107 $21,841 $22,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Value Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $952
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXSXValue EditionSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4147hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/55-16225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$17,750$18,250$20,810$22,760$23,060
Adjustments for Features0-425-4,630-4,380-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,750$17,825$16,180$18,380$16,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$2,200$775
Total Invoice$16,585$17,065$20,107$21,841$22,013
Adjustments for Features0-397-4,474-4,203-5,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,585$16,668$15,633$17,638$16,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$2,005$552

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXSXValue EditionSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration  $50 $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0 $0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,545$1,970$6,175$5,925$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$4,630$4,380$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-4,474-4,203-5,828

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in179.9 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.4 ft3

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