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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: $18,655

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,525

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSpectraElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $13,870 $16,570
Base Invoice $14,955 $13,496 $15,909
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700 900 1,150
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000 1,000
Popular Equipment Package   1,750  
Floor mats   85 85
Rear spoiler   375 375
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625 819 1,047
4-speed automatic 935 955 945
Popular Equipment Package   1,594  
Floor mats   68 68
Rear spoiler   338 338
Options (change) 2,100 4,110 2,610
Options (change) 1,920 3,774 2,398
Destination 650 675 675
Total Price $18,745 $18,655 $19,855
Total Invoice $17,525 $17,945 $18,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $202
Model Year200820082008
ModelSpectraElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$18,745$18,655$19,855
Adjustments for Features-3200-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,425$18,655$18,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$17,525$17,945$18,982
Adjustments for Features-2990-1,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,226$17,945$17,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$517$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008
ModelSpectraElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,670$1,350$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2990-1,554

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelSpectraElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in104.3 in
Length177.2 in177.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 172W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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