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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $18,495 $26,995 $27,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $14,955 $17,659 $25,510 $25,925 $26,848
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Remote start 250 439 439 439 439
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Sunroof 700        
Special Edition Package   500      
Bodyside moldings   198 198 198 198
Rear spoiler   380      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Remote start 215 329 329 329 329
CD changer, in-dash 250        
Sunroof 625        
Special Edition Package   454      
Bodyside moldings   129 129 129 129
Rear spoiler   285      
Options (change) 1,650 1,517 637 637 637
Options (change) 1,450 1,197 458 458 458
Destination 650 695 695 695 695
Total Price $18,295 $20,707 $28,327 $28,827 $29,827
Total Invoice $17,055 $19,551 $26,663 $27,078 $28,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17225/40-17
Total Price$18,295$20,707$28,327$28,827$29,827
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-3,925-3,175-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,295$18,032$24,402$25,652$25,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,370$7,620$7,220
Total Invoice$17,055$19,551$26,663$27,078$28,001
Adjustments for Features0-2,526-3,694-2,982-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,055$17,025$22,969$24,096$23,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,944$7,071$6,681

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Total Value of Features$400$3,075$4,325$3,575$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$3,925$3,175$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,526-3,694-2,982-4,295

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082010
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.1 in
Length177.2 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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