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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: $17,720

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,565

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelSpectraForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,800
Base Invoice $14,955 $16,950
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 700  
Premium Package   950
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Sunroof 625  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 1,100 950
Options (change) 985 830
Destination 625 775
Total Price $17,720 $19,525
Total Invoice $16,565 $18,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108
Model Year20072013
ModelSpectraForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$17,720$19,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,720$17,545
Total Invoice$16,565$18,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,565$16,673

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072013
ModelSpectraForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$770$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,882

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072013
ModelSpectraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in104.3 in
Length177.2 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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