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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: $4,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007202120212021
ModelSpectraForteForteForte
TrimSXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats   125 125 125
Rear spoiler     295  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Floor mats   102 102 102
Rear spoiler     244  
Options (change) 400 125 420 125
Options (change) 360 102 346 102
Destination 625 995 995 995
Total Price $17,020 $21,610 $24,505 $23,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,028
Model Year2007202120212021
ModelSpectraForteForteForte
TrimSXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,020$21,610$24,505$23,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-4,755-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,020$19,105$19,750$19,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$645$775

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2007202120212021
ModelSpectraForteForteForte
TrimSXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$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   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$770$3,275$5,525$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$4,755$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-127-260-185

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072021
ModelSpectraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in182.7 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

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