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Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $13,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $15,380 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Sunroof 750          
CD changer, in-dash 300          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420 430
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360          
Sunroof 675          
CD changer, in-dash 270          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391 400
Options (change) 1,450 3,190 3,190 3,190 3,190 1,120
Options (change) 1,305 2,968 2,968 2,968 2,968 1,042
Destination 650 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $18,550 $33,165 $36,915 $41,515 $42,115 $57,645
Total Invoice $17,335 $30,899 $34,387 $38,665 $39,223 $53,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,921
Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$18,550$33,165$36,915$41,515$42,115$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,910-5,135-4,710-5,935-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$29,255$31,780$36,805$36,180$51,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,080
Total Invoice$17,335$30,899$34,387$38,665$39,223$53,756
Adjustments for Features0-3,643-4,783-4,387-5,527-5,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$27,256$29,604$34,278$33,696$47,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,348$7,022$6,440$20,616

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200920062006200620062006
ModelSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags     $300
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,020$4,930$6,155$5,730$6,955$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910$5,135$4,710$5,935$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,643-4,783-4,387-5,527-5,884

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092006
ModelSpectraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.9 in
Length177.2 in178.4 in
Width68.3 in68.0 in
Height57.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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