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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: $17,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,965

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelSpectraElantraElantra
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,200 $21,650
Base Invoice $14,955 $16,687 $20,719
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats   125 125
Rear spoiler   295 295
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Floor mats   100 100
Rear spoiler   266 266
6-speed shiftable automatic   895  
Options (change) 400 1,420 420
Options (change) 360 1,261 366
Destination 650 810 810
Total Price $17,045 $19,430 $22,880
Total Invoice $15,965 $18,758 $21,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,007
Model Year200820142014
ModelSpectraElantraElantra
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4145hp I4145hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG28/38 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$17,045$19,430$22,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,045$17,580$18,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420
Total Invoice$15,965$18,758$21,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,786-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,965$16,972$17,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$253

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820142014
ModelSpectraElantraElantra
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$845$2,695$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,786-4,670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082014
ModelSpectraElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in179.1 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,818 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.8 ft3

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