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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: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $10,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $10,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $26,200
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $24,480
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Alloy wheels 400    
Rear spoiler 375    
Sunroof 750 750  
Premium Package     2,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Alloy wheels 360    
Rear spoiler 325    
Sunroof 675 675  
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 2,000
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 1,790
Destination 650 650 750
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $28,950
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,417
Model Year200920092011
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16225/45-18
Total Price$18,125$18,250$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$21,720
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$27,020
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$20,272
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092011
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,445$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,748

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in110.0 in
Length177.2 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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