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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: $8,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400        
Alloy wheels 400          
Rear spoiler 375          
Sunroof 750 750        
Technology Package     2,350      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360        
Alloy wheels 360          
Rear spoiler 325          
Sunroof 675 675        
Technology Package     2,185      
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 2,350 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 2,185 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 825 825 825 825
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $35,325 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $32,825 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,785
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,125$18,250$35,325$26,615$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-225-9,480-4,605-5,305-10,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$25,845$22,010$23,220$25,470
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$3,835$0$1,210$3,460
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$32,825$24,958$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,809-4,318-4,974-10,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$24,016$20,640$21,771$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$3,376$0$1,131$3,175

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50  $50
Navigation system  $600  $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Floor mats$75$75    
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,320$2,545$11,800$6,925$7,625$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$9,480$4,605$5,305$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,809-4,318-4,974-10,150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092015
ModelSpectraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in110.0 in
Length177.2 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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