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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: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $14,980 $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Sunroof 700   900      
Special Edition Premium Package   1,300        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800 800    
Floor mats   160 160 160 160 160
Fog lights   290 300      
Body kit   340 340 340 340  
Sport Package       1,250    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360          
Sunroof 625   780      
Special Edition Premium Package   1,127        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694 694    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Fog lights   241 248      
Body kit   262 262 262 262  
Sport Package       1,085    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Options (change) 1,100 2,890 2,500 2,550 1,300 960
Options (change) 985 2,443 2,103 2,160 1,075 813
Destination 580 605 605 605 605 605
Total Price $17,675 $23,095 $27,055 $26,755 $29,305 $31,215
Total Invoice $16,545 $21,379 $25,007 $24,591 $27,020 $28,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,955
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$17,675$23,095$27,055$26,755$29,305$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,525-1,175-4,350-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$22,145$23,530$25,580$24,955$27,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,385$3,435$2,810$5,370
Total Invoice$16,545$21,379$25,007$24,591$27,020$28,839
Adjustments for Features0-879-3,258-1,080-4,011-3,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$20,500$21,749$23,511$23,009$25,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,249$3,011$2,509$4,921

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
4-speed automatic  $800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Traction control    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325$325
CD player$125$125 $125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$620$1,570$4,145$1,795$4,970$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,525$1,175$4,350$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-3,258-1,080-4,011-3,418

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in110.2 in
Length176.4 in192.3 in
Width68.3 in70.4 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Special Edition Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alarm100No
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested101042%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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