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Kia Spectra vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $22,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $20,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraESES
TrimEXSX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $36,438 $39,171
Alloy wheels 400      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Sunroof 750 750    
Rear spoiler 375   319  
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Alloy wheels 360      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Sunroof 675 675    
Rear spoiler 325   209  
Bodyside moldings     130 130
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 518 199
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 339 130
Destination 650 650 995 995
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $40,413 $43,014
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $37,772 $40,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,543
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraESES
TrimEXSX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,125$18,250$40,413$43,014
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,960-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$31,453$33,929
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$2,476
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$37,772$40,296
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,374-8,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$29,398$31,785
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,387

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraESES
TrimEXSX350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$795$1,020$9,755$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,960$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,374-8,511

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.0 in
Length177.2 in192.7 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.2 ft3

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