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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: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $14,955 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 700      
Convenience Plus Package   1,150    
Convenience Package   1,350    
Floor mats   180 180 180
Fog lights   315 315  
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Sport Package       2,370
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 625      
Convenience Plus Package   998    
Convenience Package   1,172    
Floor mats   146 146 146
Fog lights   256 256  
Rear spoiler   303 303  
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 1,100 3,370 870 2,550
Options (change) 985 2,875 705 2,202
Destination 650 780 780 780
Total Price $17,745 $26,860 $28,400 $28,900
Total Invoice $16,590 $24,945 $26,345 $26,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,154
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,745$26,860$28,400$28,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-4,960-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$23,550$23,440$25,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$1,625
Total Invoice$16,590$24,945$26,345$26,679
Adjustments for Features0-3,074-4,601-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$21,871$21,744$23,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$127$0$1,395

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$395$3,705$5,355$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$4,960$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,074-4,601-3,540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082012
ModelSpectraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,181 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?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested82062%

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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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