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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,720

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,565

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelSpectraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $14,955 $22,652 $23,902 $28,380
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 700      
Floor mats   135    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Premium Package     2,300  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 625      
Floor mats   108    
Panoramic sunroof   932    
Premium Package     2,088  
Options (change) 1,100 1,135 2,300 0
Options (change) 985 1,040 2,088 0
Destination 625 895 895 895
Total Price $17,720 $25,530 $28,795 $31,395
Total Invoice $16,565 $24,587 $26,885 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,252
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelSpectraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$17,720$25,530$28,795$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,730-7,570-9,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,720$20,800$21,225$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$1,450
Total Invoice$16,565$24,587$26,885$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-7,068-8,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,565$20,032$19,817$20,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0$931

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2007201820182018
ModelSpectraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
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
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$6,800$9,640$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,730$7,570$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,555-7,068-8,527

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelSpectraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in110.4 in
Length177.2 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima S

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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