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Kia Spectra vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,020

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $17,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,815

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $15,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelSpectraISISIS
TrimSX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $14,955 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sunroof 700      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Sunroof 625      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
CD changer, in-dash 250      
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 1,400 389 389 0
Options (change) 1,235 268 268 0
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $18,020 $35,059 $41,484 $62,175
Total Invoice $16,815 $32,573 $38,546 $57,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,405
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelSpectraISISIS
TrimSX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$18,020$35,059$41,484$62,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-6,335-7,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,020$30,374$35,149$54,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,991
Total Invoice$16,815$32,573$38,546$57,884
Adjustments for Features0-4,353-5,886-7,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,815$28,220$32,660$50,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,440$22,393

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelSpectraISISIS
TrimSX250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$695$5,380$7,030$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685$6,335$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,353-5,886-7,271

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072012
ModelSpectraIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in107.5 in
Length177.2 in180.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.0 ft3

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