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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $25,023 $33,481
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Alloy wheels 400      
Remote start 250 250 425 425
Rear spoiler 375      
Sunroof 750 750    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Alloy wheels 360      
Remote start 215 215 353 353
Rear spoiler 325      
Sunroof 675 675    
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 425 425
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 353 353
Destination 650 650 895 895
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $28,175 $37,410
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $26,271 $34,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,264
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$28,175$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,295-13,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$22,880$23,865
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$985
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$26,271$34,729
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,937-12,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$21,334$22,155
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$821

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,245$7,315$15,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,295$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,937-12,574

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelSpectraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in110.4 in
Length177.2 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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