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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: $17,725

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,550

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $19,395
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $18,045
Rear spoiler 375   200
Alloy wheels 400    
Sunroof 750 750 800
CD changer, in-dash   300  
Rear spoiler 325   160
Alloy wheels 360    
Sunroof 675 675 715
CD changer, in-dash   270  
Options (change) 1,525 1,050 1,000
Options (change) 1,360 945 875
Destination 650 650 640
Total Price $17,725 $18,150 $21,035
Total Invoice $16,550 $16,975 $19,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $378
Model Year200920092007
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,725$18,150$21,035
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,725$17,800$18,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0
Total Invoice$16,550$16,975$19,560
Adjustments for Features0-327-2,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,550$16,648$16,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092007
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$445$795$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327-2,632

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelSpectraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in107.1 in
Length177.2 in186.4 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.8 ft3

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