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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,625

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,450

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraForteForte
TrimEXSXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $15,990 $19,990
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $15,684 $18,993
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Remote start 250 250 495 495
Rear spoiler 375   295 295
Alloy wheels 400      
Floor mats     115 115
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Remote start 215 215 410 410
Rear spoiler 325   244 244
Alloy wheels 360      
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 1,425 650 905 905
Options (change) 1,260 575 747 747
Destination 650 650 850 850
Total Price $17,625 $17,750 $17,745 $21,745
Total Invoice $16,450 $16,605 $17,281 $20,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $302
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraForteForte
TrimEXSXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$17,625$17,750$17,745$21,745
Adjustments for Features0-225-600-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,625$17,525$17,145$18,665
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$16,450$16,605$17,281$20,590
Adjustments for Features0-210-584-2,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,450$16,395$16,697$17,674
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$977

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraForteForte
TrimEXSXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Metal pedals $75  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,095$1,320$1,695$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$600$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-584-2,916

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelSpectraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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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