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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: $17,020

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,940

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelSpectraForteForte
TrimSXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $14,955 $18,318 $20,130
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats   125 125
Rear spoiler     295
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Floor mats   102 102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 400 125 420
Options (change) 360 102 346
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $17,020 $20,320 $22,615
Total Invoice $15,940 $19,315 $21,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year200720172017
ModelSpectraForteForte
TrimSXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$17,020$20,320$22,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,020$17,415$17,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295
Total Invoice$15,940$19,315$21,371
Adjustments for Features0-2,761-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,940$16,554$16,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$182

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720172017
ModelSpectraForteForte
TrimSXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
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  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$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$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$570$3,475$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,761-4,635

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072017
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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