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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,625

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,450

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraForteForte
TrimEXSXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $18,318 $20,410
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Remote start 250 250 495 495
Rear spoiler 375     295
Alloy wheels 400      
Floor mats     125 125
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Remote start 215 215 410 410
Rear spoiler 325     244
Alloy wheels 360      
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 1,425 650 620 915
Options (change) 1,260 575 512 756
Destination 650 650 895 895
Total Price $17,625 $17,750 $20,815 $23,410
Total Invoice $16,450 $16,605 $19,725 $22,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraForteForte
TrimEXSXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$17,625$17,750$20,815$23,410
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,930-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,625$17,525$17,885$18,230
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$345
Total Invoice$16,450$16,605$19,725$22,061
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,777-4,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,450$16,395$16,948$17,179
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$231

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraForteForte
TrimEXSXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $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
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$720$945$3,650$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,930$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,777-4,882

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.9 ft3

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