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

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Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $56,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $52,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelSpectraCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $15,380 $67,332 $91,094
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 750    
CD changer, in-dash 270    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 675    
Options (change) 1,450 0 0
Options (change) 1,305 0 0
Destination 650 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $18,550 $74,575 $101,425
Total Invoice $17,335 $69,507 $94,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,756
Model Year200920102010
ModelSpectraCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$18,550$74,575$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-11,175-12,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$63,400$88,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,150
Total Invoice$17,335$69,507$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-10,416-12,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$59,091$82,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,473

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920102010
ModelSpectraCLSCLS
TrimSXCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,170$12,345$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,175$12,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,416-12,005

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092010
ModelSpectraCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in112.4 in
Length177.2 in193.0 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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