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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: $19,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,265

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelSpectraOptimaOptima
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $15,380 $19,620 $20,370
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 750    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Premium Package     2,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 675    
CD changer, in-dash 270    
4-speed automatic 930    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,450 0 2,000
Options (change) 2,235 0 1,790
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $19,550 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $18,265 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62
Model Year200920102010
ModelSpectraOptimaOptima
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$19,550$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,550$19,435$20,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$18,265$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,112-3,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,265$18,203$19,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$988

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920102010
ModelSpectraOptimaOptima
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,570$4,825$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,112-3,664

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelSpectraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in107.1 in
Length177.2 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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