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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: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $14,980 $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700     850  
Convenience Plus Package   2,150      
Floor mats   175 175 175 175
Fog lights   310 310    
Rear spoiler   370 370   370
Sport Package       1,490  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625     738  
Convenience Plus Package   1,866      
Floor mats   134 134 134 134
Fog lights   251 251    
Rear spoiler   295 295   295
Sport Package       1,293  
Options (change) 1,100 3,005 855 2,515 545
Options (change) 985 2,546 680 2,165 429
Destination 580 695 695 695 695
Total Price $17,675 $24,740 $26,700 $28,390 $30,620
Total Invoice $16,545 $22,969 $24,762 $26,197 $28,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,498
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$17,675$24,740$26,700$28,390$30,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,660-4,010-2,710-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$23,080$22,690$25,680$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0$2,990$2,495
Total Invoice$16,545$22,969$24,762$26,197$28,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,541-3,719-2,501-5,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$21,428$21,043$23,696$23,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0$2,653$2,271

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control   $400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control   $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0 $0
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
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
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Total Value of Features$395$2,055$4,405$3,105$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660$4,010$2,710$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,541-3,719-2,501-5,031

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009
ModelSpectraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length176.4 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.3 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%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82037%

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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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