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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: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $16,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSpectraSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Sunroof 750 750      
Alloy wheels 400        
Rear spoiler 375   300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Sunroof 675 675      
Alloy wheels 360        
Rear spoiler 325   279    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 1,020 720 720
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 948 669 669
Destination 650 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $35,885 $41,585 $61,895
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $33,434 $38,735 $57,770

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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: $14,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,635
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSpectraSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,125$18,250$35,885$41,585$61,895
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,160-6,160-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$32,725$35,425$55,435
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$2,700$22,710
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$33,434$38,735$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,944-5,738-6,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$30,490$32,997$51,741
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,507$21,251

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

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSpectraSpectraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSXC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$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$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
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$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
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
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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 $300$300
Heated front seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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$0
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$720$945$3,880$6,880$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,160$6,160$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,944-5,738-6,029

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

Model Year20092011
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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