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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: $17,000

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $2,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelSpectraSpectraRioRio
TrimEXSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $16,800 $17,900
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $16,041 $17,088
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Alloy wheels 400      
Convenience Package     1,200  
Floor mats     115 115
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Alloy wheels 360      
Convenience Package     1,116  
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 800 400 1,315 115
Options (change) 720 360 1,209 93
Destination 650 650 800 800
Total Price $17,000 $17,500 $18,915 $18,815
Total Invoice $15,910 $16,390 $18,050 $17,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelSpectraSpectraRioRio
TrimEXSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$17,000$17,500$18,915$18,815
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,755-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,000$17,075$16,160$15,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$300$0
Total Invoice$15,910$16,390$18,050$17,981
Adjustments for Features0-398-2,629-2,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,910$15,992$15,421$15,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$264$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelSpectraSpectraRioRio
TrimEXSXEXSX
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$470$895$3,225$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,755$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-2,629-2,824

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092014
ModelSpectraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in101.2 in
Length177.2 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,476 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55547%

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