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Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Remote start 250 250      
Rear spoiler 375   405 405 405
Alloy wheels 400        
Sunroof 750 750      
Floor mats     235 235 235
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Remote start 215 215      
Rear spoiler 325   344 344 344
Alloy wheels 360        
Sunroof 675 675      
Floor mats     0 0 0
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 640 640 640
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 344 344 344
Destination 650 650 885 885 885
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $27,310 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,161
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$27,310$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,810-5,760-9,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$23,500$24,760$27,400
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$1,260$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,745$1,970$5,555$7,505$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,810$5,760$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-171-232-320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in191.9 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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