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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,485

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelSpectraRio
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,755
Base Invoice $14,980 $19,667
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 700  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   120
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Sunroof 625  
4-speed automatic 940  
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 2,100 120
Options (change) 1,925 97
Destination 580 850
Total Price $18,675 $21,725
Total Invoice $17,485 $20,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $814
Model Year20062016
ModelSpectraRio
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17
Total Price$18,675$21,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,675$17,570
Total Invoice$17,485$20,614
Adjustments for Features0-3,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,485$16,671

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062016
ModelSpectraRio
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,295$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,943

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062016
ModelSpectraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in101.2 in
Length176.4 in172.0 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.7 ft3

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