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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelSpectraSpectraOptima
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $26,500
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $24,760
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Alloy wheels 400    
Rear spoiler 375    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Alloy wheels 360    
Rear spoiler 325    
Options (change) 1,175 400 0
Options (change) 1,045 360 0
Destination 650 650 750
Total Price $17,375 $17,500 $27,250
Total Invoice $16,235 $16,390 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,014
Model Year200920092012
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$17,375$17,500$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,375$17,275$21,570
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$16,235$16,390$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-211-5,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,235$16,179$20,193
Cost Above Minimum$56$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092012
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver 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$470$695$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211-5,317

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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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