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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: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $7,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSpectraSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $22,430 $26,270 $25,110
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $21,028 $24,424 $23,272
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Rear spoiler 375   370 370  
Alloy wheels 400        
Sunroof 750 750      
Convenience Plus Package     1,150    
Convenience Package     1,150    
Floor mats     175 175 175
Fog lights     310 310  
Sport Package         2,370
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Rear spoiler 325   295 295  
Alloy wheels 360        
Sunroof 675 675      
Convenience Plus Package     998    
Convenience Package     998    
Floor mats     134 134 134
Fog lights     251 251  
Sport Package         2,056
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 3,155 855 2,545
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 2,676 680 2,190
Destination 650 650 760 760 760
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $26,345 $27,885 $28,415
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $24,464 $25,864 $26,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,293
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSpectraSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$18,125$18,250$26,345$27,885$28,415
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,435-5,085-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$22,910$22,800$24,455
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$110$0$1,655
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$24,464$25,864$26,222
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,190-4,716-3,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$21,274$21,148$22,568
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$126$0$1,420

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSpectraSpectraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass   $0 
Heated mirrors$25$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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$320$545$3,755$5,405$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,435$5,085$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,190-4,716-3,654

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
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?
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
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested50041%
Total Not Requested72059%

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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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