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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: $15,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $13,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $15,380 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 750      
CD changer, in-dash 300 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Wood trim       0
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 675      
CD changer, in-dash 270 418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,450 1,160 1,160 1,160
Options (change) 1,305 1,078 1,078 1,078
Destination 650 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $18,550 $33,585 $38,885 $57,535
Total Invoice $17,335 $31,291 $36,220 $53,687

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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: $12,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,454
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,550$33,585$38,885$57,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,685-5,085-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$30,900$33,800$50,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$19,700
Total Invoice$17,335$31,291$36,220$53,687
Adjustments for Features0-2,502-4,736-6,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$28,789$31,484$47,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,695$18,427

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

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300  $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$920$3,605$6,005$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685$5,085$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502-4,736-6,471

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

Model Year20092008
ModelSpectraC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in108.7 in
Length177.2 in182.3 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.4 ft3

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